About Jim Wynyard
Lived 1914 – 1942 (aged 28). Jim Wynyard was a New Zealand rugby union player and military personnel.
James Gladwin Wynyard (17 August 1914 – 2 November 1942) was a New Zealand rugby union player. As a loose forward, he represented the All Blacks from 1935 to 1938, never playing a full test. He was part of the squad for the 1935–36 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland and Canada. His career was cut short by World War Two. He served as a captain in the Divisional Cavalry, and was killed in action at the Battle of El Alamein in 1942.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Wynyard?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Jim Wynyard born?
Jim Wynyard was born on 17 August 1914 in Kihikihi.
When did Jim Wynyard die?
Jim Wynyard died on 2 November 1942.
What was Jim Wynyard's occupation?
Jim Wynyard was a rugby union player and military personnel.
What nationality was Jim Wynyard?
Jim Wynyard was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Wynyard. https://biography.guide/jim-wynyard/
MLA: "Jim Wynyard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-wynyard/.
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