Wing Commander

John Howard Player

DSO, DFC

Awards

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of Edith Mary Player, of Shalford, Essex.

References:
  • Martyn (2008)
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Public Contributions:

There are no public contributions written for this casualty

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
40316
Name:
John Howard Player
Rank: 
Wing Commander
Date of Birth:
13 July 1911
Place of Birth:
Auckland,
Next of Kin: 
Mrs J. Oliver (sister), Studholme Street, Morrinsville, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Carter
Armed Force: 
Air Force
Unit:
Royal Air Force, 69 Squadron

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
08 August 1947
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death: 
36
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
13 February 1917
Transport:
HMNZT 77
Vessel:
Mokoia
Destination:
Plymouth, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
1. A. 14.
Cemetery Location: 
Germany
John Howard Player
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