In Memory Of
CHRISTIE, JAMES VIGNE
Service Details
Age:
38
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
1331
Rank:
Private
Unit:
"B" Sqdn.
Regiment:
1st King Edward's Horse
Date of Death:
1918-04-09
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, in defence of the area of Huit Maisons and Vieille Chapelle on 9-11 April 1918, facing the German onslaught in the opening phase of the Battle of the Lys.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
V. B. 12.
Cemetery:
VIEILLE-CHAPELLE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, LACOUTURE
Localitly:
Pas de Calais
Country:
France
Additional Information
Son of James John and Teresa Christie (nee Vigne). Born Kimberley, South Africa. Resided Doorn Vlei Hay. ref. Soldiers Died in Great War CD
