Arthur Currie
Canadian WWI general (1875-1933) · Canada · On the map · Died at 57
General Sir Arthur William Currie, was a senior officer of the Canadian Army who fought during World War I. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a pre-war militia gunner before rising through the ranks to become the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Corps.
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The farm homestead of Arthur Currie (1919)
Officers of the 5th Regiment at Macaulay Point in 1909. Currie is seated on the bench, third from left.
Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Currie in Highland dress of the 50th Regiment
Major General Currie (third from left), GOC 1st Canadian Division, during a visit of Canadian senators to the Western Front, July 1916.
King George V visits Vimy Ridge, 11 July 1917. With him are Lieutenant General Horne, Currie, and two others, with Major General Louis Lipsett, GOC 3rd Canadian Division, at the front leading the way.
King George V conferring the honour of knighthood on Currie on 12 July 1917.
The Duke of Connaught inspecting the PPCLI guard of honour, September 1917. Stood not far behind him is Lieutenant General Currie.Awards
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Currie's success was based on his ability to rapidly adapt brigade tactics to the exigencies of trench warfare, using set piece operations and bite-and-hold tactics. He is generally considered to be among the most capable commanders of the Western Front, and one of the finest commanders in Canadian military history.