OBIT: James H. CHRISTIAN, 1918, of interest in Altoona, Blair County, PA

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ALTOONAN'S NEPHEW BURIED WITH ALL THE HONORS OF WAR

  James H. Christian [photo], a nephew of Mrs. H. M. Ramsey, of 306 Twenty-
third street, and attached to the naval aero service, died as the result of 
injuries sustained while bathing at Virginia Beach on Sunday, September 1.  
He was buried with military honors at Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday.
  James H. Christian formerly lived at Roanoke and was employed as a pattern 
maker by the Norfolk & Western Railroad company.  When he heard the call of 
his country he enlisted in the aerial service of the United States navy and 
since December had been stationed at Norfolk.  Taking advantage of a forty-
eight hour leave from his duties on Sunday, September 1, he went to Virginia 
beach, accompanied by his wife.  While diving he suffered a fatal injury to 
his spine.  He was 24 years of age and besides his wife is survived by a 
little daughter, Elizabeth, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Christian, two 
sisters, Mrs. J. P. Guerrant and Miss Dorothy Christian and a brother, 
Thomas.  The funeral services were conducted at the First Presbyterian 
church, Roanoke, on Tuesday, September 3, and were of a military character.  
The altar was banked with flowers, many being from the navy and base hospital 
at his station.  The remains were escorted to the Evergreen cemetery by Home 
Defense Police, where the military services were concluded.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, September 10, 1918, page 12