David B. Christie

Submitted by: Kevin Mahoney {Great Nephew}

David B. Christie was born around 1894. David Christie served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The enlistment was in 1917 and the service was completed in 1918.

Story of Service

 

David was born on May 19, 1894, at Blackstone, Mass.

Son of Edgar B Christie and Mary Ann (Hammond) both deceased before the war. Brother of Ralph of Winchester, Mass and Blanche (wife of Ralph W. Abbott).

Enlisted on April 7, 1917; reported for duty on July, 25. 1917.

Mustered 9 August, Co G, 5TH, Inf, Mass . National Guard; transferred to CO G, 101ST Inf, 26th Division, Overseas 7 Sept, 1917.

Died on 23 July, 1918 of wounds received in action, Aisne-Marne offensive.

On March 1st, 2019 David and his brother Ralph Christie's family would be honored by having the Purple Heart and World War One Victory Medals awarded to them, at Ceremony in Woburn, Mass Memorial Day 2019.

Back Row: Ralph Christie third from the right; David Christie 4th from the right,