More about David Cannon Christie

Dundee Courier – Thursday 13 June 1918

DUNDEE OFFICER WHO IS ” MENTIONED.” The above a photo of Lieut. D. C. Christie, D.C.M., Black Watch, who has been mentioned in despatches. Lieut. Christie, who was formerly a member of Dundee Police Force, was a reservist, and was mobilised in 1916. He had seen service in France prior to being transferred Salonika, where he had been acting for some time as temporary R.S.M. and had been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

Dundee Courier and Advertiser 25^th February 1939

Police Chief, Sportsman, and Singer Sudden Death of D. C. Christie The sudden death of Chief Constable D. C. Christie of Angus, in his 50th year, caused widespread expressions of sympathy and regret yesterday. In many circles the genial and popular ” chief ” was held in the very highest esteem, not only for the way he carried out his administrative duties in the county, but for the cheerfulness and confidence which his happy personality always inspired. Activities in a wide range crowded his life. Soldier who won the D.C.M. and was three times mentioned in dispatches. Policeman who went through the grades Dundee until his Angus appointment in 1930. Sportsman who could hit golf ball with the best of them, athlete, footballer, swimmer, shot, and angler. Gifted tenor vocalist who appeared with Dundee Operatic Society, and who, since going to Forfar, had sung at numerous functions in towns, villages, and glens throughout the county. Such were few of the outstanding characteristics of Mr Christie, whose death early yesterday morning is mourned by people all over Scotland. About ten days ago he suffered from an attack of flu. Complications proved too much for his heart. WON RAPID PROMOTION. Dundonian, he joined the Black Watch when he was 18 years of age. Did his seven years with the colours in Scotland, Ireland, and India, when he was transferred to the reserve. Joined Dundee Police in 1913, and was on his beat late one night in August 1914 when the call came for him to rejoin his regiment. Served overseas throughout the war, with the exception of a few months when he was suffering from gunshot wounds. Had been promoted until he was acting adjutant of 10th Battalion Black Watch. Back in Dundee Police Force, his exceptional qualifications and ability soon earned recognition. He was a sergeant in six months, and inspector exactly year afterwards—November 1920. With that appointment Inspector Christie became drill instructor to the force, a position for which his army experience admirably fitted him. He always took keen interest in the sporting side of police activities, and he added his laurels by winning the all-round athletic championship of the force on three occasions, his prowess being mainly in the heavy events with the hammer and ball. GIFT FROM KING. Thus when was appointed to take charge of Angus Constabulary he entered on his new duties with every confidence. gave unstintedly of his energies and gifts, and the force of Angus has been raised to very high standard of efficiency under the short but able leadership of Mr Christie. The public acknowledged him as a successful police chief, whose sense of discipline was finely balanced by fair play and tact. His duties brought him in personal touch with the Royal family when they were Glamis Castle. It was another tribute to his qualities of head and heart when in August 1937 he received from the King a personal gift of a set of cuff links in gold and blue enamel bearing the monograms of the King and Queen. In the New Year’s Honours List of 1938 he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. President of the Scottish Police Golfing Association, carried off the championship for Scottish Chief Constables two years ago. He was chairman of the Angus Ambulance Association and a member of the Rural Community Council. is survived by Mrs Christie, two daughters, and one son. The funeral will take place Dundee Monday.