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]

Charles Ives
Personal information
Full name Charles Edward Ives
Date of birth 11 April 1907
Place of birth New Zealand
Date of death 24 October 1942(1942-10-24) (aged 35)
Place of death El Alamein, Egypt[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Port Chalmers
International career
1933 New Zealand 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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 life edit

Ives 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 edit

  1. ^ a b c "Charles Edward Ives". New Zealand War Graves Project. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Charles Edward Ives. Son of Arthur and Ada Ives, of Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand."
  3. ^ Private Charles Edward Ives
  4. ^ a b "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  5. ^ "New Zealand International Matches 1904-2006". RSSSF. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  6. ^ "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  7. ^ "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2009.
  8. ^ a b "Casualty Details: Charles Edward Ives". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  9. ^ a b "26 Battalion | Chapter 8 — The Battle of Alamein". Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 16 August 2021.