Sergeant

Ernest Nicholson Player

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of David and Ellen Player, of Napier; husband of Elizabeth Eileen Player, of 20, Haper Rd., Hataitai, Wellington, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

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Casualty

Service Number: 
27185
Name:
Ernest Nicholson Player
Rank: 
Sergeant
Date of Birth:
25 March 1888
Place of Birth: 
Napier, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mrs E.E. Player (wife), 37 Lawrence Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address: 
37 Lawrence Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Tramway pay clerk
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Wellington Regiment, 3 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
16 October 1917
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death: 
29
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
15 November 1916
Transport:
HMNZT 68
Vessel:
Maunganui
Destination:
Devonport, England

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

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
A. 3. 3.
Cemetery Location: 
United Kingdom
Ernest Nicholson Player
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