Sir George Alexander Currie (13 August 1896 – 4 May 1984) was an agricultural scientist, university professor and administrator.
[1][2] After serving in the Gordon Highlanders during the first world war, Currie studied at the University of Aberdeen, graduating in 1923 with BSc and BAgSc, including First Class Honours in zoology and geology.
After graduation, Currie and his wife emigrated to Australia where he managed a sugar-cane plantation in Queensland.
[3] In the following year he acquired extra duties as part-time Vice Chancellor of the University and served in this role until 1945.
[1][2] Currie was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal in 1953,[4] and was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 1960 New Year Honours.