1st Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, Glasgow University Roll of Honour, the Le Touret Memorial and the Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 1 Line 15. John was awarded the D.C.M. for 'great gallantry and devotion to duty'
The family home was at 84 Springkell Avenue, Pollockshields, Glasgow The son of Cecil Charles David Currie (wine merchant) and Mary Jane Watson Currie. Siblings: Two younger sisters, Alice and Marion.