130873 James Ballantyne CURRIE, MC, 4 Grenadier Guards

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    Personal Number: 130873
    Rank: Second Lieutenant
    Name: James Ballantyne CURRIE
    Unit: Grenadier Guards


    London Gazette : 31 May 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34861/supplement/3261/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cadets, from 162nd, 164th, 165th, 166th, and Sandhurst Officer Cadet Training Units, to be 2nd Lts. 25th May 1940:—
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    James Ballantyne CURRIE (130873).

    London Gazette : 1 March 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36961/supplement/1175/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
    The Military Cross.
    Lieutenant (temporary Captain) James Ballantyne Currie (130873), Grenadier Guards (Woking).

    London Gazette : 7 June 1949
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38634/supplement/2846/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    Gren. G'ds.
    The undermentioned Lts. from Emerg. Commns. to be Lts., 1st Jan. 1949, and are granted the hon. rank of Capt.:—
    J. B. CURRIE, M.C. (130873).
     
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    The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
    Reference: WO 373/51/181
    Name Currie, James Ballantyne
    Rank: Lieutenant, Temporary Captain
    Service No: 130873
    Regiment: 4 Tank Battalion Grenadier Guards
    Theatre of Combat or Operation: North West Europe 1944-45
    Award: Military Cross
    Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 01 March 1945

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