John Edwin Wedgwood (1916–1992) was an Australian World War II air-officer and rugby league player who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He was a state representative fullback who won the 1941 premiership with the St George Dragons.
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| Full name | John Edwin Wedgwood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 August 1916[1] Barmedman, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 23 December 1992 (aged 76) Redhead, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editWedgwood was born in Barmedman, New South Wales.
Playing career and War service
editWedgwood played three first grade seasons with St George between 1939 and 1941. He won a premiership with the Dragons when he played fullback in their 1941 Grand Final victory over Eastern Suburbs.
He represented New South Wales in 1940 and again in 1946 while playing at Dorrigo, New South Wales.[3]
Wedgwood's career was curtailed by World War II, seeing active service as a warrant officer in 12 squadron in the RAAF between 1941 and 1946.[1]
Wedgwood died at Redhead, New South Wales on 23 December 1992 aged 76.[4]
Published sources
edit- Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
- Haddan, Steve (2007) The Finals – 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals, Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane
References
edit- ^ a b "WWII roll". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ "Jack Wedgwood – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson; Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995 edition. ISBN 9780732908164
- ^ The Sydney Morning Herald – death notice: 26 December 1992
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