About Alastair McNeil
Lived 1915 – 1944 (aged 28). Alastair McNeil was a British cricketer and rugby union player.
Alastair Simpson Bell McNeil (28 January 1915 – 26 January 1944) was a Scottish international rugby union player, who was killed in World War II at Anzio after going missing in action whilst serving as a Surgeon Lieutenant.
He was capped once for in 1935. He also played for Watsonians RFC.
McNeil played for the Scotland national cricket team as well.
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Who was Alastair McNeil?
Scottish rugby union player (1915-1944)
When was Alastair McNeil born?
Alastair McNeil was born on 28 January 1915 in Edinburgh.
When did Alastair McNeil die?
Alastair McNeil died on 26 January 1944 in Anzio.
What was Alastair McNeil's occupation?
Alastair McNeil was a cricketer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Alastair McNeil?
Alastair McNeil was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alastair McNeil. https://biography.guide/alastair-mcneil/
MLA: "Alastair McNeil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alastair-mcneil/.
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