Reginald Christophers was the son of Anthony and Juliet Christophers, of 258, Tweed St., Invercargill; husband of Alice Mildred Christophers, of 10, Centre St., Invercargill, New Zealand. Born at Dunedin.

One of four brothers to serve in the First World War: Herbert (Bert) Henry Christophers (24/7), Julian Anthony Christophers (45998), Victor James Christophers (9/549). They all attended Southland Boys High School and are commemorated in the 2010 novel "Poppy Boys" written by Lynley Dear, the Southland Boys High School Archivist.

"2ND-LIEUTENANT R. G. CHRISTOPHERS.
Entered camp in June 1917, joining the 34th N. C. O. class. From October to January, he had charge of a platoon, in the 34th Rfts. Early in February, he was appointed officer commanding the 38th Specialists Coy. Under his direction the Specialists have acquitted themselves with more than usual credit. Both a t musketry and machine gun practice at Papawai, the 38th Specs, under this officer, established records. In the latter practice the high standard of 9 8 p. c. was reached by his company. Lieut. Christophers comes from a family, who have indeed answered the call, three brothers having paid the extreme sacrifice, in their country’s cause. Gunner V. J. Christophers machine gun section was the first of the is fighting family to fall, he being killed a t Gallipoli. Next Capt. H. H. Christophers, of the rifle brigade 2nd Battalion, was killed at Armentieres. Private J. A. Christophers, of the 1st Canterbury Battalion was killed in Flanders. Owing to the latter ’R death Lieut Christophers’ departure , was delayed from the 34th’s until the 38th." HMNZT 105 - The Remuerian : being a record of the voyage en route of the 38th Reinforcements (p.23). AWMM