Born 1922 at Griffin, Saskatchewan; home in Regina; enlisted in Calgary, 17 March 1941. Trained at No.2 WS (graduated 7 December 1941) and No.5 BGS (graduated 5 January 1942). 5 Elementary Flying Training School, High River, Alberta. Pilot Officer Christie was awarded the D.F.C. on September 1, 1943 whilst serving with 50 Squadron, he had trained at 42 WS. and 45 B.G.S. Pilot Officer Christie was killed when his Cornell aircraft 10880 crashed one half mile south of Azure, Alberta.

Addendum: - Distinguished Flying Cross No.50 Squadron - Award effective 1 September 1943 as per London Gazette dated 14 September 1943 and AFRO 2322143 dated 12 November 1943. Award presented 27 June 1945. The citation reads - "Pilot Officer Christie has taken part in many operational sorties against most of the enemy's heavily defended German targets. His aircraft has been severely damaged on several occasions but this has not diminished his enthusiasm for operational flying. At all times this officer's technical ability and devotion to duty have been outstanding." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.