Zürich
The first trans female officer in the Swiss army killed in an accident
Christine Hug commanded Tank Battalion 12. She died Monday at age 42, leaving behind a wife and child.
PostedJuly 12, 2023, 4:34 PM
Christine Hug in 2019.
20 Minuten/Serano Brazerol
We still do not know the exact circumstances of the facts, but Christine Hug died on Monday July 10 in an accident. She was the first high-ranking trans woman in the Swiss army.
It was his family who confirmed the facts to “Blick”. The one who was born in Zurich under the first name of Christian was 42 years old. Entering the army at the age of 20, the young man made a career and reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the general staff.
Viola Amherd had been warned
In 2016, married, he told his wife that in fact he felt like a woman. The couple kept the secret until 2019, when, after hormone therapy and surgery, Christian informed his superiors that he now wanted to be called Christine. The head of the army and Federal Councilor Viola Amherd were then notified. But they did not prevent this process.
At the next rehearsal course, the commander of the 12 tank battalion introduced himself to his troops: “Those who have known me for a long time know me by another name. This year, I decided to no longer continue my life as a Christian, but as a Christine.
Christine Hug promoted women and transgender people in the military but didn’t want to be an LGBT icon. According to “Blick”, she leaves behind her wife and daughter.
