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We remember Robert Currie
We remember Robert Currie
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Knockelly, Tynron Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:1062308
Source:8950823
25th March 1897
1914
enlistment
Dumfries, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8951571
2nd December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
2636
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
2/5 Bn
Source:8951571
18th July 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound Head, Hand, Fractured Arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8951583
27th March 1918 - 27th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
40210
King's Own Scottish Borderers
6th Bn
Source:8951571
27th March 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8951567
27th June 1918
1921
employment
Postman
GPO
Dunlop, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8952291
27th May 1921 - 1935
1935
marriage
Lizziie King
Source:8952291
8th February 1935
1935
employment
Postman
GPO
Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8952291
1935 - March 1962
1937
children
Margaret Mary Currie
Source:8952291
9th April 1937
1945
children
John Currie
Source:8952291
10th October 1945
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8951571
employment
Apprentice Joiner
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8952291
service
British Army
Private
40210
King's Own Scottish Borderers
7th/8th Battalion
Source:8945979
service
British Army
Private
40210
King's Own Scottish Borderers
6th Battalion
Source:8945979
1965
death
Not War Related
Prostate cancer developing to lungs.
6 Castle Acre, Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire,Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:1062308
Source:8952291
22nd January 1965
burial
Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:1062308
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40210 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 7th/8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 40210 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 40210 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 6th Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 2636 | Kings Own Scottish Borderers | 2/5 Bn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mary Currie | daughter | 9th April 1937 | |
| John Currie | son | 10th October 1945 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Kirk | mother | ||
| John Currie | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizziie King | wife | 8th February 1935 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Robert Currie Pension Awardphoto of a letter advising of the award of a 100% disability pension in 1924Contributed by:
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Award of I.S.MLetter advising of the Award of the Imperial Service Medal.Contributed by:
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Letter advising of Final Pension AwardLetter from Ministry of Pensions advising that due to wound received a final pension award has been made.Contributed by:
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Position as PostmanPrinted slip advising of probationary position a Postman.Contributed by:
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Disabled Persons RegistrationCertificate of Registration as a disabled person under the disabled persons employment act.Contributed by:
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National Registration CardSecond World War National Registration Identity cardContributed by:
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Robert Currie HeadstoneHeadstone in Hoddam Churchyard, Hoddam Cross, Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry- KOSB Medal Roll | Vincent96527 | |
| Award of MM | John117549 | |
| Record Details for R Currie (King's Own SWcottish Borderers) | John117549 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Currie | John117549 | |
| KOSB in Dumfries | John117549 | |
| Robert Currie Birth Certificate | John117549 | |
| Robert Currie in 1918 | John117549 | |
| Robert Currie Pension Award | John117549 | |
| Award of I.S.M | John117549 | |
| Letter advising of Final Pension Award | John117549 | |
| Position as Postman | John117549 | |
| Disabled Persons Registration | John117549 | |
| National Registration Card | John117549 | |
| Robert Currie Headstone | John117549 |
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