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We remember Archibald Christie
We remember Archibald Christie
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:7648254
1891
1891
location
Medina Villas, Connaught Road, Hove, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7648254
1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:7648256
1901
1901
education
Hillside Boys School
Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7648256
1901
1901
education
Clifton College
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7648262
September 1901 - December 1907
1909
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
138th Battery
Source:7648283
23rd July 1909 - 23rd July 1912
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:7648259
1911
1911
location
Bulford Camp, Salisbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7648259
1911
1912
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7648283
23rd July 1912 - 30th April 1913
1913
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7647986
1913
1913
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Officer
Source:7648672
30th April 1913 - 1st November 1914
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Commander
Source:7648672
2nd November 1914
1914
marriage
Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller
Source:7648250
24th December 1914 - 1928
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Squadron Commander
Source:7648676
15th December 1915
1917
awards
Order of St Stanislas 3rd Class with Swords
Other War Service Award
Source:7648289
15th February 1917
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7648679
1st January 1918
1918
location
Ashfield, Torquay, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7648266
22nd September 1918
1919
awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Other War Service Award
Source:7648684
1st January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
Source:7648684
1st January 1919
1919
children
Rosalind Christie
Source:7647986
1919
1919
location
Addison Mansions, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7647986
1919
1919
discharge
Source:7648266
2nd August 1919
1922
employment
Financial adviser
British Empire Exhibition Tour
Source:7647986
January 1922 - October 1922
1923
employment
Financier
Austral Development
London
United Kingdom
Source:7647986
1923
1924
location
Scotswood, Sunningdale
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7647986
1924 - 1926
1926
location
Styles, Sunningdale
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7647986
1926 - 1928
1928
marriage
Nancy Neele
Source:7647986
1928 - 1958
1928
location
84 Avenue Road, London NW8
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7647986
1928 - 1939
1930
children
Archibald Christie
Source:7647986
1930
1939
location
Juniper Hill, Hydon Heath, Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7647986
1939
1949
employment
Director
Rank Organisation
United Kingdom
Source:7647986
1949
education
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:7648272
1962
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:7648696
Source:7647986
20th December 1962
sibling
Campbell Christie
Source:7647986
location
59 Gresham Street, London EC2
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7648696
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Christie |
| Source | 805815 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Gresham Street, London EC2 | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 84 Avenue Road, London NW8 | United Kingdom | their own address | 1928 - 1939 | |
| Addison Mansions, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 | |
| Ashfield, Torquay, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd September 1918 | |
| Bulford Camp, Salisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Juniper Hill, Hydon Heath, Godalming, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1939 | |
| Medina Villas, Connaught Road, Hove, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Scotswood, Sunningdale | United Kingdom | their own address | 1924 - 1926 | |
| Styles, Sunningdale | United Kingdom | their own address | 1926 - 1928 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 138th Battery | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Flight Commander | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Flying Officer | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Squadron Commander | ||||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of St Stanislas 3rd Class with Swords | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalind Christie | daughter | 1919 | |
| Archibald Christie | son | 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ruth Coates | mother | ||
| Archibald Christie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Christie | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Neele | wife | 1928 | |
| Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller | wife | 24th December 1914 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia entry for Archie Christie | Anthony26083 | |
| Birth announcement of a son to Archibald Christie | Anthony26083 | |
| Wikipedia entry for Agatha Christie | Anthony26083 | |
| School record of A[rchibald] Christie | Anthony26083 | |
| Gentlemen cadets to be second lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| To be a Flying Officer | Anthony26083 | |
| Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Order of St Stanislas 3rd Class with Swords | Anthony26083 | |
| Flying Officers to be Flight Commanders | Anthony26083 | |
| To be Squadron Commanders | Anthony26083 | |
| Awarded Distinguished Service Order | Anthony26083 | |
| Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George | Anthony26083 | |
| Colonel Archibald Christie | Anthony26083 |
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