| Surname: | Laidlaw |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/16399 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 5/11/1914 to 24/2/1915. Enlisted 4/8/1914, 8 Royal Scots. No. 7500, transferred to Labour Corps 23/6/1917. No. 271572. Hampshire Regiment. No. 15/7/1918. Labour Corps 14/8/1918, MFP 21/10/1918. Served Home 4/8/1914 to 3/11/1914, France 4/11/1914 to 24/2/1915, Home 25/2/1915 to 22/4/1919. Home address: 8 Newby Court, Peebles and 5 George St. Leith. 22/4/1919 discharged surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from Pension Index Card:- Laidlaw, Gilbert, MFP, P/16399, Royal Scots, Labour Corps, Hampshire Regt, 22/4/19 to discharge, SFJ.2798. Stamp: Ad 8/5/19 at £45 gratuity, Chelsea no. MVP.2215, received 10/5/19. Gilbert Laidlaw. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/171 May 16, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B202194. Enlisted 4/8/1914, Discharged 22/4/1919. K.R. 392 (xvia). A.O. 29/19. Age 35years 0months. Served abroad. |