About Walter Drake
Lived 1879 – 1941 (aged 61). Walter Drake was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Walter Augustus Drake (21 February 1879 – 27 January 1941) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Drake represented at a provincial level between 1898 and 1902. He played just one match for the New Zealand national side, against the touring New South Wales team at Athletic Park, Wellington in 1901. He later served as a Canterbury selector, and was a New Zealand selector in 1923.
Drake died in Christchurch on 27 January 1941, and was buried at Linwood Cemetery.
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Who was Walter Drake?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Walter Drake born?
Walter Drake was born on 21 February 1879 in Christchurch.
When did Walter Drake die?
Walter Drake died on 27 January 1941.
What was Walter Drake's occupation?
Walter Drake was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Walter Drake?
Walter Drake was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Drake. https://biography.guide/walter-drake/
MLA: "Walter Drake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-drake/.
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