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We remember Samuel Charles Currier
We remember Samuel Charles Currier
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1902
marriage
Annie Lucy Carter
Source:1062659
1st January 1902
1902
children
Charles Herbert Currier
Source:1062659
7th October 1902
1907
children
Evelyn Elsie Currier
Source:1062659
1st September 1907
1911
children
Francis William Currier
Source:1062659
1st July 1911
service
British Army
Private
2289
East Surrey Regiment
Source:1062659
1916
death
Died of wounds
The battalion were attacking a German concrete dugout. 190 men were killed or wounded. Samuel's body was not found for burial.
South West of Guillemot
France
Source:7339655
16th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and face 6b and 6c.
Source:7339655
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel Charles |
| Initials | SC |
| Last Name | Currier |
| Source | 1062659 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2289 | East Surrey Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Herbert Currier | son | 7th October 1902 | |
| Evelyn Elsie Currier | daughter | 1st September 1907 | |
| Francis William Currier | son | 1st July 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Lucy Carter | wife | 1st January 1902 |
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Samuel Charles Currier.Taken with his army uniform to leave with relatives while he was fighting. On the reverse it says: "2289 Private S C Currier 9th East Surrey Regiment. He gave His life for His country August 16th 1916, aged 38. Written by his sister, Emily the photo was given to his niece Ruby Burtenshaw.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Charles Currier. | Susan159632 |
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