Andrew George Christie

Background

Christie, Andrew George was born on October 5, 1936 in London, Ontario, Canada. Son of Frank William Simpson and Ethel Emily (Ford) Christie.

Education

Graduate, College Militare Royale, 1958; graduate, Canada Army Staff College, 1966; graduate, Université Laval, 1976; graduate, Royal College Defense Studies, United Kingdom, 1982; graduate, National Defense College, 1989.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, Canada Army, 1954; advanced through grades to major general, Canada Army, 1983; various duty assignments, Canada Army, 1957-1971; military assistant chief personnel National Defense Headquarters, Canada Army, Ottawa, Ontario, 1971-1972; executive assistant to chief defense staff, Canada Army, Ottawa, Ontario, 1973-1977; commanding officer 3 Commando, Canada Army, Baden-Soellingen, Federal Republic Germany, 1972-1973; commander Special Svc. Force, Canada Army, Petawawa, Ontario, 1977-1980; deputy chief of staff Center Army Group, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Heidelberg, Federal Republic Germany, 1982-1983; commander allied command mobile forces, Canada Army, Heidelberg, Federal Republic Germany, 1983-1986; director plans and policy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Headquarters, Canada Army, Brussels, 1986-1989; commandant, National Defense College, Kingston, Ontario, 1989-1992; senior research fellow, Canada Institute Strategic Studies, since 1992. Consultant strategic issues to public private sector, since 1993.

Achievements

• Andrew George Christie has been listed as a noteworthy Military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Institute Strategic Studies, Canada Institute Strategic Studies, Center for Euorpean Policy Studies, Quebec Garrison Club, Special Forces Club. M C.

Connections

Married Barbara Josephine Wran, November 1, 1958. Children: Andrea W., Rebecca A., Emily L.

Father:

Frank William Simpson Christie

Mother:

Ethel Emily (Ford) Christie

Spouse:

Barbara Josephine Wran

child:

Rebecca A. Christie

child:

Andrea W. Christie

child:

Emily L. Christie