From July 11, 1940 to October 21, 1941 Christie was a Brigadier and Commander, Royal Artillery of 53 (Welch) Division and from October 22, 1941 to December 11, 1942 was Brigadier, Royal Artillery, VIII Corps. As a Major General he was General Officer Commanding, Anti-Aircraft Defences, Malta from December 12, 1942 to May 23, 1944. On May 16, 1946 he retired as a Major General. During his career he received the
Military Cross,
1914-15 Star,
British War Medal,
Victory Medal,
1939-45 Star,
Africa Star,
War Medal 1939-45 and
Defence Medal. ==Personal life==