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We remember Ulric Algernon Currie
We remember Ulric Algernon Currie
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
India
Source:9374185
30th March 1888
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9374169
1901
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9374089
1915
1917
employment
Planter
Duff Development Company
Kelantan
Malaysia
Source:9374211
May 1917
1924
marriage
Mary Joyce Nee Guillemard Currie
Source:9374093
1924 - 8th August 1942
1942
location
Rondebosch, Cape Province
South Africa
away from home address
Source:9374151
1942
1942
dates
Age 54
Source:9374151
8th August 1942
1944
events
Prisoner of War
Malayan Volunteers
Singapore
Source:9374148
November 1944
events
Captain Ulric Algernon Currie
Malayan Volunteers
Kuantan or Pekan Pahang
Malaysia
Source:9374151
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Highland Light Infantry
Source:1062463
service
British Army
Lieutenant
17th Royal Scots
Source:1062463
service
British Army
Lieutenant Honorary Captain
Richmond Park Royal Air Force
Source:1062463
1942
death
Died of wounds
Prisoner of War under the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. Died in Changi Prison.
Singapore
Singapore
Source:9374151
Source:9374185
8th August 1942
burial
Upper Bukit Timah Road
Singapore
10. A. 8.
Source:9374151
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ulric Algernon |
| Initials | UA |
| Last Name | Currie |
| Source | 1062463 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondebosch, Cape Province | South Africa | away from home address | known 1942 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | The Highland Light Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 17th Royal Scots | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Richmond Park Royal Air Force | Lieutenant Honorary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Gertrude Currie | mother | ||
| Algernon Currie | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Joyce Nee Guillemard Currie | wife | 1924 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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East Coast Malaysia Pahang, Kelantan & TerengganuMore about East Coast Malaysia Pahang, Kelantan & Terengganu
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Kranji War Cemetery SingaporeMore about Kranji War Cemetery Singapore
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| Prisoners of War 1715-1945 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Rosemary251 | |
| Global Find a Grave | Rosemary251 | |
| Malaya's Contintent | Rosemary251 |
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