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Douglas Dalton

1913 – 1995

New Zealand rugby union player

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Lived 1913 – 1995 (aged 82). Douglas Dalton was a New Zealand rugby union player.

Douglas Dalton (18 January 1913 – 28 July 1995) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was educated at Nelson Park Primary School and then Napier Technical College. A prop and hooker, Dalton represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1935 to 1938. He played 21 matches for the All Blacks including nine internationals. He later served as the Hawke's Bay selector between 1946 and 1948, and was also a North Island selector.

Active in the St John's Ambulance Association, Dalton was appointed as a Serving Brother of the Order of St John in 1966, and promoted to Officer of the same order in 1971. He was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service in the 1976 New Year Honours.

Dalton died in Napier on 28 July 1995,

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Edinburgh Napier University

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Who was Douglas Dalton?

New Zealand rugby union player (1913-1995)

When was Douglas Dalton born?

Douglas Dalton was born on 18 January 1913 in Napier.

When did Douglas Dalton die?

Douglas Dalton died on 28 July 1995.

What was Douglas Dalton's occupation?

Douglas Dalton was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Douglas Dalton?

Douglas Dalton was New Zealand.

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· Wikipedia: Douglas Dalton

· Wikidata: Q22234169

· DBpedia: Douglas Dalton

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