Clinton Stringfellow
Rugby player
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John Clinton Stringfellow (26 February 1905 – 4 January 1959) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback and centre, Stringfellow represented Wairarapa and, briefly, Bush at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1929 tour of Australia. On that tour, he played seven matches, including two internationals, scoring 16 points in all.[1]
BornJohn Clinton Stringfellow
26 February 1905
26 February 1905
Chertsey, New Zealand
Died4 January 1959 (aged 53)
Mauriceville, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
| Born | John Clinton Stringfellow 26 February 1905 Chertsey, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 4 January 1959 (aged 53) Mauriceville, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Timaru Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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During World War II, Stringfellow served as a private in the 2nd New Zealand Divisional Postal Unit, New Zealand Engineers.[2] He died on 4 January 1959[3] at Mauriceville,[1] and was buried in the Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton.[4]
