Jim McNeece

James McNeece (24 December 1885 – 21 June 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, McNeece represented Southland 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 including five internationals.[2] He served as a private with 2nd Battalion, Otago Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, during World War I, and died in hospital of wounds received during the Battle of Messines.[1][2][3]

Jim McNeece
Birth nameJames McNeece
Date of birth(1885-12-24)24 December 1885
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
Date of death21 June 1917(1917-06-21) (aged 31)
Place of deathRouen, France
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Occupation(s)Farmer[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1905–1913 Southland 10 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1913–1914 New Zealand 5 (3)

References
  1. "James McNeece". New Zealand History. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  2. Knight, Lindsay. "Jim McNeece". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. "Casualty Details: James McNeece". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 21 November 2021.


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