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L/Cpl. John Christie
British Army 7th Btn. Cameron Highlanders
from:Renfrew, Scotland
(d.28th Sep 1915)
John Christie was the son of David and Annie Christie of 166 Paisley Road, Renfrew, Scotland. He was 22 years of age and working as a ships draughtsman when he responded to Kitchener's call and joined the 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders.
John received a bullet wound in his chest on the 25th September 1915 (1st day of the Battle of Loos) and was transported to No 13 General Hospital Boulogne where he dies of his wounds on 28th September aged 23 years. His remains are interred at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.