Service number 3054
Service number 3054ORIGINAL NAME PLATE C.1929
John Leslie Christie was killed in the vicinity of Moquet Farm, France. He is listed at the VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, France. On the 3rd February 1963, Miss Noreen Binding, 132 Walker Street, North Sydney, New South Wales wrote to the record office enquiring about the grave of John Leslie Christie, she was informed there is no known grave.
Berwick Shire News (13thSeptember 1916)
“Mr & Mrs W G Christie of Clyde Road have received word that their son John Leslie is officially reported wounded and missing since the 19th July last.”
The Argus (19thJuly 1918)
“Christie – In loving memory of our dear son, Les, who was killed in action at Pozieres, July 19th, 1916. We miss him most who loved him best. Also, in memory of his comrade and our dear friend, Steve Sleigh, killed in action on the same day. With other comrades they played their part, and did their duty with a loyal heart. (Inserted by his loving parents, sisters and brothers, Beaconsfield.)”
| Name | CHRISTIE, John Leslie + |
| Service Number | 3054 |
| Rank | Private |
| Roll | 23 Infantry Battalion, 1-8 Reinforcements (May 1915-January 1916) |
| Conflict | First World War 1914-1918 |
| Embarked | 26th November 1915 |
| City | Melbourne |
| Ship | HMAT Commonwealth A73 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birth Place | About 1892, Lang Lang, Victoria |
| Father | William George Christie, Beaconsfield, Victoria |
| Mother | Ada Mary (Thatcher) Christie |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Residence | Beaconsfield, Victoria |
| Enlisted | 20thNovember 1915, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Height | 5 feet, 6 inches |
| Complexion | Fresh; Eyes- Grey; Hair- Brown |
