Sgt. PLayer was a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner in 420 (RCAF) 'Snowy' Squadron, based at Waddington, and which flew Wellingtons, Halifaxes, and Lancasters.
He was killed on 19th April 1942.

He is buried in WADDINGTON (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD

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