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]
| Date of birth | 15 October 1890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 28 November 1970 (aged 80) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄4 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (149 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Public servant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
edit- ^ a b c "Loveridge, George - WWI 10498, WWII 804939 - Army". Archives New Zealand. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Geo Loveridge". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
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