"For Valour"

Major D. V. Currie VC

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Major David Vivian Currie VC
Born: 08 July 1912
Died: 20 June 1986


Awarded the Victoria Cross, 18-20 August 1944,
St. Lambert-sur-Dives, Normandy


Biographical Sketch

The Battle for St. Lambert-sur-Dives

Major D.V. Currie's Citation for the Victoria Cross


A special thanks to historian Donald E. Graves who has graciously provided information to round out and correct the account of the battle in St. Lambert. He is currently engaged in writing the long awaited history of the South Alberta Regiment.

Thanks also to David J. Currie, the grandson of Major Currie VC, for
providing several of the illustrations for this page.


See Also:

29th Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (The South Alberta Regiment)

The South Alberta Regiment: Gallantry Awards


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