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We remember John Alexander Christie
We remember John Alexander Christie
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1900
sibling
George Smith Christie
Source:8814571
1900
1901
location
Booth St, North Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814575
1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8814571
1911
1911
employment
Parcel clerk
London and North Western Railway
Euston Station, London
United Kingdom
Source:8814571
1911
1911
location
35 Fairbridge Rd, Upper Holloway, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814571
1911
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8489652
22nd December 1917
service
British Army
Private
2492
London Regiment
11th lond Battalion
Source:806544
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
450685
London Regiment
11th lond Battalion
Source:806544
1967
death
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8489652
10th September 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Alexander |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Christie, |
| Source | 8489652 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Fairbridge Rd, Upper Holloway, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Booth St, North Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2492 | London Regiment | 11th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 450685 | London Regiment | 11th lond Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret B Christie | mother | ||
| John A Christie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Smith Christie | brother | 1900 |
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VCOn 21 December/22 December 1917, at Fejja, Palestine,[1] after a position had been captured, the enemy immediately made counter-attacks up the communication trenches. Lance-Corporal Christie, seeing what was happening, took a supply of bombs and went alone about 50 yards in the open along the communication trench and bombed the enemy. He continued to do this in spite of heavy opposition until a block had been established. On his way back he bombed more of the enemy who were moving up the trench. His prompt action cleared a difficult position at a most difficult time and saved many lives.[2]
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Alexander Christie VC (14 May 1895 – 10 September 1967) | Peter5151 | |
| Memorial bench, Bramhall Park, Stockport | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| VC | Peter5151 | |
| Portrait | Peter5151 |
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