About Jim McNeece
Lived 1885 – 1917 (aged 31). Jim McNeece was a New Zealand farmer and rugby union player.
James McNeece (24 December 1885 – 21 June 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, McNeece represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals. He served as a private with 2nd Battalion, Otago Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, during World War I, and died in hospital of wounds received during the Battle of Messines.
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Who was Jim McNeece?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Jim McNeece born?
Jim McNeece was born on 24 December 1885 in Invercargill.
When did Jim McNeece die?
Jim McNeece died on 21 June 1917 in Rouen.
What was Jim McNeece's occupation?
Jim McNeece was a farmer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Jim McNeece?
Jim McNeece was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim McNeece. https://biography.guide/jim-mcneece/
MLA: "Jim McNeece." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-mcneece/.
Chicago: "Jim McNeece." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-mcneece/.
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