The name of his father, Ralph, in his army records is the clue here.
1887 Apr 14 Born Pelton, Durham
1891 census at Hand on Hold, Pelton, Durham
1901 census at Birtley , Durham
1911 Census at Scotch Arms Hotel, Haydon Bridge
1914 Aug 5. Mobilised
1915 Apr 20 Posted to France
1917 Jul 7. Posted back to UK
1917 Nov 28. The undermentioned cadets to be temp. 2nd Lts., attd. North'd Fus. - Joseph Curry
1919 May 28. Northumberland Fus. The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lts. to be temp. Lts.: — J. Curry. with precedence next above W. H.-Polley.
1919 Nov 14 Demobbed
1920 Aug 6. Joined ADRIC with service no. 124 Posted to J Coy
1920 Dec 28. Promoted Section Leader
1921 Sep 1. The undermentioned relinquish their commissions on completion of service: —Northumberland Fus. Temp. Lt., and retain the rank of Lt.: — J. Curry.
1922 Jan 24. Discharged on demobilisation of ADRIC
1924 Marriage to Mary Lizzie Wray (1896–1947) at Hexham, Northumberland,
1936 Apr/Jun Died Hexham aged 48. Is the most probable death