Duncan Currie (13 August 1892 – 1 July 1916) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a full back in the Scottish League for Heart of Midlothian.
Personal life Currie's brothers Bob and Sam also became footballers. Currie served as a sergeant in McCrae's Battalion of the Royal Scots during the First World War and was killed leading his platoon on the first day of the Somme. During an assault on La Boisselle, he was shot in the right shoulder in no-man's land and died instantly. Currie is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHeart of Midlothian1912–13Scottish First Division300021 appearance in Wilson Cup, 1 appearance in North Eastern Cup0501913–14Scottish First Division600042 appearances in East of Scotland Shield, 2 appearances in Rosebery Charity Cup01001914–15Scottish First Division350—31 appearance in East of Scotland Shield, 1 appearance in Wilson Cup, 1 appearance in Rosebery Charity Cup03801915–16Scottish First Division10—0010Career total4500090540
Honours Heart of Midlothian East of Scotland Shield: 1913–14 Rosebery Charity Cup: 1913–14 Wilson Cup: 1914–15 North Eastern Cup: 1912–13
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