John Alexander Christie VC
(1895-1967)

Died aged 72

John Alexander Christie VC (14 May 1895 – 10 September 1967) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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In memory of Lance Corporal John Alexander (Jock) Christie VC i/11th (County of London) Battalion London Regiment (Finsbury Rifles) (14th May 1895-10th September 1967) A former London & North Western Railway parcels clerk based at Euston Station, who enlisted in September 1914 and served in Gallipoli, where he was wounded as Suvla Bay. Returning to action in Palestine he took part in actions to repel the enemy from retaking captured positions at Fejja, near the port of Jaffa. During the action he single-handedly attacked the enemy lines to prevent recapture of British positions. For this action he was awarded the Victoria Cross

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