Charles Ives (footballer)
Charles Edward[2] Ives (11 April 1907 – 24 October 1942)[3] was a New Zealand footballer who represented New Zealand at international level.[4] Ives played two official A-international matches for the All Whites in 1933 against trans-Tasman neighbours Australia as part of a 13 match tour,[5] the first a 4–6 loss on 17 June 1933, Ives being amongst the New Zealand goalscorers, followed by a 2–4 loss on 24 June.[4][6][7] Personal lifeIves worked as a hospital attendant.[1] He served as a private in the 26th Battalion of the New Zealand Military Forces during the Second World War and was involved in the Second Battle of El Alamein in October 1942.[8][9] Ives was mentioned in the battalion's war history for his conduct as a stretcher bearer on 23 October.[9] He was killed in action the following day and is buried at El Alamein War Cemetery.[1][8] References
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