After Retirement
At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the Royal Artillery and was posted to the Far East. While serving, he was captured by Japanese forces in 1941 and spent the duration of the war in a prisoner-of-war camp. During his time in the camp, Curtis would teach Japanese officers how to play football with a ball made out of paper in order to obtain food.
Returning to Wales after the war ended he again joined Cardiff, this time as a trainer. He continued to work for the club in various positions as well as running a number of pubs in the Cardiff area.
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