L/Cpl William Christie was born at Edderton. He was the son of Donald and Jessie Christie of Wood Side, Edderton, Ross-shire. William worked as a farm servant at Ardmore Farm, Edderton, before joining the army.

William served with the 7th Bn Seaforth Highlanders and was killed in action at the Battle of Lys on 10th April, 1918.

He was 19 years old.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium.