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The Old Derbeian Society
West side of Obelisk (Corpl. F.C. Player – Lieut. W.J. Wilson) 23 names
Frederick Charles Player – 1908 to 1913
Corporal F. C. Player, R.E., was killed in action in France on Feb. 25th 1917. Whilst passing with others along a communication trench to the front line a German shell burst right among the party, all of them being killed instantaneously.
The Lieutenant in command of his Company in a letter to Corporal Player's father says: “I should like to offer you my most sincere sympathy as your son was a brave
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