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QMSgt. William Christie
British Army Army Service Corps
from:22 Robson Street, Glasgow
William Christie enlisted at the age of 15 years in the 4th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, went through the South African War and was pensioned off after 24 years of service. He became attached to the recruiting office in Gallowgate, Glasgow and for 15 years acted as chief recruiting clerk there. He was transferred to Maryhill Barracks where he was clerk in the Army Service Corps until a few days before his death. Two of his sons enlisted at the age of 14 years and both fought in France. Sergeant Christie was a native of Arbroath and died at his home at 22 Robson Street, Glasgow.