Christian, Leonard Arthur (Lieutenant)

Survived unkown date

Male Head

Birth Date: 1889-May-09

Born: near Armstrong, B.C.

Parents: Johnson Christian & !) Marion Harris 2) Justine Christian

Spouse: Mae Dunlop Vidal

Home: Vancouver, B.C.

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: 1917

Decorations: DFC

Distinguished Service Cross

Service

RAF

Unit

206 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Nihil Nos Effugit Nothing escapes us

Base

Rank

Lieutenant

Position

gunner/observer

Service Numbers

Christian was a farmer and horse breeder from British Columbia. He joined the Royal Naval Air Service in 1917. He successfully completed pilot training but chose to serve as an observer aboard D.H.9s due to a fear of heights. He served with two pilots, Capt G L E Stevens and Capt Leslie Warren. During World War II, Christian served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.