John Cecil Currie
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John Cecil Currie (born 1898; died 1944) was an officer in the British Army during World War II.
As part of Iraqforce (or Paiforce in Persia), Brigadier Currie commanded the 9th Armoured Brigade during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia. His brigade was part of Hazelforce commanded by Brigadier J.A. Aizlewood.
[edit] Command history
- 1942 Commanding Officer, 9th Independent Armoured Brigade Group, Middle East and North Africa
- 1942 - 1943 Commanding Officer, 9th Armoured Brigade, North Africa and Middle East
- 1943 Commanding Officer, 4th Armoured Brigade Group, North Africa
- 1943 Commanding Officer, 4th Armoured Brigade, North Africa and Italy
- 1944 Commanding Officer, 4th Armoured Brigade, Northwest Europe
- 1944 Killed in Action
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