Ray Dalton (rugby union)
Rugby player
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Raymond Alfred Dalton (14 July 1919 – 2 February 1997) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Dalton represented Wellington and Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1947 and 1949. He played 20 matches—three as captain—for the All Blacks, including two internationals.[1]
14 July 1919
Dalton in 1949 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Raymond Alfred Dalton 14 July 1919 Te Awamutu, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 2 February 1997 (aged 77) Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Te Awamutu College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Andy Dalton (son) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Advertising executive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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During World War II, Dalton served as a navigator with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, based in the United Kingdom.[1] In August 1942 he was commissioned as an air observer with the rank of pilot officer,[2] in February 1943 he was promoted to flying officer,[3] and in August 1944 he gained the rank of flight lieutenant.[4] While in the air force, Dalton played 31 first-class matches for services rugby teams.[1]
Dalton died in Auckland on 2 February 1997,[1] and his ashes were buried at Purewa Cemetery.[5]
