About James Dickson
Lived 1897 – 1963 (aged 66). James Dickson was a rugby union player.
James Alfred Nicholson Dickson (12 March 1897 — 24 November 1963) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Enniskillen, Dickson attended Portora Royal School and served as an officer in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during World War I, then later with the Machine Gun Corps. He also had two brothers who served. In 1916, Dickson was wounded in action and sent to a hospital in England to recover.
Dickson represented the "Mother County" in the 1919 King's Cup against a New Zealand Army team. He played rugby for Dublin University and was capped three times for Ireland in 1920. After scoring a try on debut against England, Dickson missed the next match with influenza, before back to back appearances against Wales and France.
A dental surgeon, Dickson had a long-standing practice in Enniskillen.
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Who was James Dickson?
Irish international rugby union player
When was James Dickson born?
James Dickson was born on 12 March 1897 in Enniskillen.
When did James Dickson die?
James Dickson died on 24 November 1963 in Fermanagh.
What was James Dickson's occupation?
James Dickson was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Dickson (rugby union)
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