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We remember Gilbert Heron Currie
We remember Gilbert Heron Currie
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1895
sibling
Allan Peter Currie
Source:8525769
1895
1901
location
Colylinn Road,New Kilpatrick,Dumbartonshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6655430
1901
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1061692
5th November 1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8525769
service
British Army
Private
2242
Highland Light Infantry
9th battalion highland Battalion
Source:1061692
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
9th.hli/argyll and Battalion
Source:1061692
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:7309516
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7309516
Source:1061692
12th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
XV11 AA,. 29. Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery,Souchez
France
Source:7309516
Source:1061692
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert Heron |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Currie |
| Source | 1061692 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colylinn Road,New Kilpatrick,Dumbartonshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2242 | Highland Light Infantry | 9th battalion highland Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | 9th.hli/argyll and Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret D Currie | mother | ||
| William R Currie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Peter Currie | brother | 1895 |
Media
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 1Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Gilbert Currie is honoured and buried.
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 2Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Gilbert Currie is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 3Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Gilbert Currie is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 4Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Gilbert Currie is honoured and buried.
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 5Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Gilbert Currie is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gilbert Currie.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gilbert Currie.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gilbert Currie.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gilbert Currie.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902More about Distant Relatives & Glasgow Academy Cadets 1902
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Highland Light Infantry - 9th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 9th Battalion
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 3rd BattalionMore about Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 3rd Battalion
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 10th BattalionMore about Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 10th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial window dedicated to Gilbert | Charlotte33 | |
| Papers in IWM Collections | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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