Ken Wood (rugby league)
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FullnameKenneth Thomas Wood
Born15 May 1906
Died11 November 1942 (aged 36)
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| Full name | Kenneth Thomas Wood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 May 1906 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 11 November 1942 (aged 36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Lock, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Allegiance |  Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Branch | Australian Army | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years of service | 1940-1942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unit | Second Australian Imperial Force | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kenneth Thomas Wood (15 May 1906 – 11 November 1942) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition.
Wood was born in Petersham, New South Wales on 15 May 1906.
Playing career
Wood made his first grade debut for North Sydney against St George in Round 14 1928 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In 1928, Norths finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals. Wood scored a try in the club's semi final defeat against Eastern Suburbs.
Wood played representative football for Metropolis against New Zealand in 1930. Wood played with Norths up until the end of 1934 before retiring.[2][3][4][5][6]
