Curley Christian

Ethelbert ‘Curley’ Christian was a black Canadian, and the only quadruple amputee of the First World War. He was buried under rubble from German artillery fire for two days during the battle of Vimy Ridge. After being found alive, the stretch-bearers carrying him to safety were killed by enemy fire, despite this, he was brought to safety. He suffered from gangrene in both arms and legs, which resulted in the only successful quadruple amputation of the war.