About Ken Mountford
Lived 1924 – 1967 (aged 42). Ken Mountford was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Kenneth Henry James Mountford (27 May 1924 – 19 January 1967) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand. He was the brother of fellow players Ces Mountford and Bill Mountford. He represented both the West Coast and the South Island.
He played for the New Zealand national rugby league team in six test matches on the 1947 tour of Great Britain and France.
Later years The Strongman Mine memorial on , including the name of K.H.J. Mountford A coal miner, Mountford was one of 19 miners who lost their lives in the Strongman Mine gas explosion on 19 January 1967.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Mountford?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Ken Mountford born?
Ken Mountford was born on 27 May 1924 in New Zealand.
When did Ken Mountford die?
Ken Mountford died on 16 January 1967 in Strongman Mine.
What was Ken Mountford's occupation?
Ken Mountford was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Ken Mountford?
Ken Mountford was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Mountford. https://biography.guide/ken-mountford/
MLA: "Ken Mountford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-mountford/.
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