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We remember William Christie
We remember William Christie
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Peter Leslie Christie
Source:8935608
1890
1892
sibling
Mary Watt Christie
Source:8935608
1892
1892
1895
sibling
George Christie
Source:8935608
1895
1897
sibling
Charles Christie
Source:8935608
1897
1900
sibling
Annabella Christie
Source:8935608
1900
1915
employment
Farmer
Source:5566574
19th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Minnedosa, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5566574
19th January 1915
1915
location
The Manse Cottage, Speymouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5566574
19th January 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance-Corporal
A24116
Canadian Infantry, 5th Btln
5th Battalion
Source:8937074
26th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8935606
26th September 1916
location
Home Farm, Aberlour
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8935606
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action on the Somme.
Source:8934986
Source:8935606
26th September 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8934986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Christie |
| Source | 5566574 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Farm, Aberlour | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| The Manse Cottage, Speymouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | A24116 | Canadian Infantry, 5th Btln | 5th Battalion | Lance-Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Christie | father | ||
| Jessie Christie | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Leslie Christie | brother | 1890 | |
| Mary Watt Christie | sister | 1892 | |
| George Christie | brother | 1895 | |
| Charles Christie | brother | 1897 | |
| Annabella Christie | sister | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-19 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-19 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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5th Battalion, C.E.F. Distinguishing Patch5th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, Distinguishing Patch, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Christie.
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Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 1Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Christie is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 2Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Christie is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 3Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Christie is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 4Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Christie is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 5Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, where William Christie is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Circumstances of Death RegisterLance Corporal William Christie. Circumstances of Death Register. Can be seen more clearly on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial Website.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| PDF of service record package | Janet2378 | |
| Canadian Virtual War Memorial | Janet2378 | |
| Newspaper article re Shorncliffe training camp UK | Janet2378 | |
| Battalion Diary -5th Battalion C.E.F. | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Battalion, C.E.F. Distinguishing Patch | Vincent96527 | |
| Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France - 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Circumstances of Death Register | Anne1202 |
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