Samuel Robert CHRISTIE

Regimental number7464
Place of birthLancefield, Victoria
SchoolState School Newham, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressNewham, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, S Christie, Newham, Victoria
Enlistment date4 July 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 May 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 11 August 1918
Place of death or woundingNear Lihons, France
Age at death22.3
Age at death from cemetery records22
Place of burialReseres Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 4), France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Samuel Robert and Mary CHRISTIE, Newham, Victoria
Family/military connectionsCousin to Harvey Cook, Alfred Cook and William Cook
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal