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George Loveridge

George Loveridge

Rugby player

George Loveridge (15 October 1890 – 28 November 1970) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Loveridge represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.[2]

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During World War I, Loveridge—a telegraphist before the war—served overseas as a sapper with the New Zealand Field Engineers from 1916 to 1919. He served again during World War II as a sergeant with 2nd Battalion Taranaki Regiment, carrying out administrative duties in New Zealand between 1942 and 1943.[1]

George's cousin, Norm Loveridge, represented New Zealand at rugby league.

References

  1. [1]
    "Loveridge, George - WWI 10498, WWII 804939 - Army". Archives New Zealand. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  2. [2]
    Knight, Lindsay. "Geo Loveridge". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 November 2015.


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