"GENERAL SIR ARHTUR WILLIAM CURRIE 1875-1933" - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

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.

Address or location of plaque: In Strathroy, at the NE corner of 2nd Avenue and Adair Blvd, 1.5 km east of County Road 81, at the entrance to Strathroy District Collegiate Institute Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The General is not buried here This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person' Condition of sign: The plaque is in good shape Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes ! What is the second/third language?: The second language is French A web-site for more details.: Not listed

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