| Regimental number | 3973 |
| Place of birth | Bright Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 171 Buckingham Street, North Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. E. May, 171 Buckingham Street, North Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On September 5th near DOINGT during the operations of forcing the passage of the SOMME the Company to which Private W. CURRY belonged experienced great trouble from a nest of enemy machine guns, which held up the advance in that part of the line. Private CURRY mounted a captured German machine gun and engaged in a duel lasting over an hour with the hostile post. He was in a very exposed position and had numerous stoppages which he remedied every time. The enemy guns shot away the sight of the gun he was using but he continued to fire until the post was subdued. He inflicted numerous casualties on the enemy, killing six. His courage, skill and devotion to duty are worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
