Monday 29 October 2007

Private Lewis Albert Christie

Born on 18 January 1880 in Elmvale, Ontario - brother of David Christie, Elmvale, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Elmvale, Ontario, trade as chauffeur, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 43 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 157th Battalion, CEF, in Barrie, Ontario, on 4 December 1915 (number 643235) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 May 1919.

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