Friday, June 17, 2016

Major Carl Christie of Ashtonfield honoured for service to military history

From the Maitland Mercury report:
Military service is in Carl Christie’s blood.
The 78-year-old from Ashtonfield, who spent most of his working life serving his country, has been honoured with an Order of Australia Medal for service to military history preservation and to the community.
While he officially retired 20 years ago, the former Major is still working, this time in a voluntary capacity for his beloved Fort Scratchley.

Full article available at Maitland Mercury, June 13, 2016.