General Sir Arthur William Currie 1875-1933
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The first Canadian-born general, Currie grew up on a farm in Napperton and attended Strathroy Collegiate Institute. In 1894 he went to Victoria, B.C. where he joined the militia in 1897. At the outbreak of World War I he was given command of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade and went overseas in 1914. He led the 1st Canadian Division at Vimy Ridge in 1917 with the rank of major-general. Later, he was promoted to lieutenant-general and became General Officer Commanding the Canadian Corps. On his return to Canada he was promoted to the rank of full general. From 1920 until his death he was Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University.
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The County of Middlesex
The Township of Strathroy-Caradoc
In Strathroy, attached to the wall near an entrance to a high school
at the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue and Adair Blvd
1.5 km east of Road 81
Also recorded for this place: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinhutjohn/4546303657/ · The City of London · The County of Middlesex
N 42 58.875 W 81 36.434
Recorded November 2004. Check current access before visiting.
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August 11, 2012
The Middlesex Historical Trail also erected a plaque at Currie's boyhood home just west of Strathroy Ontario. Photohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/tinhutjohn/4546303657/