Photographed at the Dease Studio, 117 Barrack Street Perth WA
Image courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia: 108296PD
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1461
Place of Birth: Perthshire, Scotland
Address: Melville Street, Osborne Park, Perth, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs Mary Christie,
Melville Street, Osborne Park, Perth,
Western Australia
Enlistment Date: 20 November 1914
Unit Name: 16th Battalion
Date of Death: 2 May 1915
Cause of Death: Killed in Action
Place of Death: Gallipoli, Turkey
Year of Photo: 1914
Research Links:
- Service Record (National Archives of Australia)
- Australian War Memorial Listing
- Australian Imperial Force Database
- State Library of Western Australia Catalogue
Biography:
Private Christie landed at Gallipoli on the very first Anzac Day 25th April 1915. The Andrew Christie Anzac Cup is presented to a footballer from the Subiaco Football Club on the home ground fixture closest to Anzac Day each year.
"Mr Christie was a prominent member in cricket and football circles being a member of the Subiaco Football Club. He was closely associated with the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and filled many important offices"
~The Daily News 2nd June 1915 pg.5