Charles McLean (rugby union)

Charles McLean MM (20 September 1892 – 7 March 1965) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, McLean represented Buller at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1920. He played five matches for the All Blacks, scoring seven tries, but did not appear in any internationals.^[2]

Born(1892-09-20)20 September 1892

Cape Foulwind, New Zealand

Died7 March 1965(1965-03-07) (aged 72)

Christchurch, New Zealand

Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)^[1]

Weight79 kg (175 lb)^[1]

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Charles McLean MM
Born	(1892-09-20)20 September 1892 Cape Foulwind, New Zealand
Died	7 March 1965(1965-03-07) (aged 72) Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight	79 kg (175 lb)[1]
Rugby union career
Position Loose forward Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1919–23 Buller 15 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1920 New Zealand 0 (0)

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McLean enlisted for military service in August 1914, and served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force throughout World War I, including at Gallipoli.^[1] A private, he was awarded the Military Medal in 1918, for acts of gallantry in the field.^[1][3]

McLean died in Christchurch on 7 March 1965,^[2] and he was buried at Hokitika Cemetery.^[4]