Lot 2082

Description

Military Medal (GVR type 1). 626 Cpl J.Currie. 44/Aust:Inf: Impressed. Toned very fine.

MM: LG 21/10/1918, p12421; CAG 12/2/1919, p272, to 626 Corporal John Currie, 44 Aust Infy Bn.

Recommendation: On the 4th July, 1918, during the attack on the ridge East of Hamel, Corporal Currie led his Section with great determination and dash. Working his way along an enemy trench he successfully mopped up several dugouts, killing several Boche. He was afterwards successful in capturing an enemy Machine Gun and killing the crew. His coolness and co-operation were very valuable and a great help to his Platoon Commander.

John Currie, labourer, age 28, born at Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland; Enl.05Jan1916 at Perth, WA; Emb.06Jun1916 with 44Bn; to France 25Nov1916; AWL 21-22Jul1917 in France - awarded forfeiture 4 days pay; to T/Cpl 17Aug1917; to Cpl 11Sep1917; to L/Sgt 21Jul1918; awarded MM 31Jul1918; to Overseas Trg Bn in England 01Aug1918; to course of instruction in Defensive Measures Against Gas 12-21Aug1918; to T/CQMS 11Dec1918; to L/Sgt 25Jan1919; RTA 21Jun1919; Disch.17Sep1919.

On 8 March 1920 L/Sgt J.Currie MM was sent a Congratulatory Card issued by the General Officer Commanding 4th Army, British Expeditionary Force, referring in laudatory terms to the conspicuous manner in which he conducted himself on the battlefield in the face of the enemy.

With research.