Curry | Montagu Creighton | | Major | CURRY, MONTAGU CREIGHTON, Major, was born 18 February 1856. He entered the 11th Foot as Second Lieutenant, from the Militia, 13 October 1877; became Lieutenant, Devonshire Regiment, 25 July 1878; was Adjutant, Devonshire Regiment, 18 July 1885 to 28 July 1890; Second Class Inspector of Warlike Stores 29 July 1890 to 9 April, 1894; was promoted to Captain 24 March 1897. He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, and was present at the capture of the Arhanga and Sampagha Passes (Medal and two clasps). Captain Curry served in the South African War from 1899 to 1901, taking part in the operations in Natal, 1899, including actions at Elandslaagte, Rietfontein and Lombard's Kop. He was present at the defence of Ladysmith, including the action of 6 January 1900; acted as Station Commandant. He took part in the operations in the Transvaal, June to July 1900. He was in command of Imperial Light Infantry 19 June 1900 to 30 July 1901, taking part in the operations in the Orange River Colony, May 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches by Sir G White, 2 December 1899, and 23 March, 1900, and by Sir R H Buller, 9 November 1900 [London Gazette, 8 February 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Montagu Creighton Curry, Major (Local Lieutenant Colonel), Devonshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the recent operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901. He became Lieutenant Colonel, Lincolnshire Regiment, 11 March, 1902; was given the Brevet of Colonel 11 March, 1905; became Colonel 23 February 1907; commanded No 4 District, and was in charge of Records, 1909 to 1913; was created a CB in 1911, and retired on 18 February 1913. Colonel Curry became Temporary Brigadier General 7 September 1914. He was given the honorary rank of Brigadier General 11 April, 1917, and created a CBE in 1919.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Devonshire Regiment |