Archibald CURRIE

Regimental number553
Place of birthBute, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStation overseer
AddressWellshot, Ilfracombe, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinSister, Mary Currie, Glenloig, Brodrick, Bute, Scotland
Previous military serviceEnlisted 2 November 1914; appointed Lance Corporal, 17 July 1915; Temporary Corporal, 11 July 1916; Corporal and Temporary Sergeant, 14 August 1916; Sergeant, 11 September 1916; 2nd Lieutenant, 21 October 1916; Lieutenant, 21 January 1918.~
Enlistment date2 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Letter-List 16 November 1921.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateDied of wounds 24 September 1918
Age at death30
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsJerusalem Memorial, Palestine
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
4
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19
Date: 14 February 1919