About George Turnbull
Lived 1877 – 1970 (aged 92). George Turnbull was a rugby union player.
George Turnbull (21 July 1877 – 14 January 1970) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Turnbull played for West of Scotland.
He later played for Edinburgh Wanderers.
Provincial career
He played for Glasgow District in their inter-city match against Edinburgh District on 7 December 1895.
Turnbull played for Cities District in their match against Provinces District on 28 December 1895.
He played for a Schoolboy side against the Scotland Probables on Wednesday 23 January 1896.
He played for the Anglo-Scots against the South of Scotland District on 26 December 1903.
Military career
He joined the British Army in India and was a captain of the 26th Punjabis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Turnbull?
rugby player
When was George Turnbull born?
George Turnbull was born on 21 July 1877 in Colinton.
When did George Turnbull die?
George Turnbull died on 14 January 1970.
What was George Turnbull's occupation?
George Turnbull was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Turnbull (rugby union)
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