Alastair McNeil
Scotland international rugby union player and cricketer
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Alastair Simpson Bell McNeil (28 January 1915 – 26 January 1944)[1][2] was a Scottish international rugby union player, who was killed in World War II at Anzio after going missing in action whilst serving as a Surgeon Lieutenant.[1][3]
Born28 January 1915
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died26 January 1944 (aged 28)
Anzio, Italy
CauseofdeathKilled in action
Alastair McNeil | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 January 1915 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 26 January 1944 (aged 28) Anzio, Italy |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
He was capped once for Scotland in 1935.[1][3] He also played for Watsonians RFC.[3]
McNeil played for the Scotland national cricket team as well.[3]
