Ray Dalton (rugby union)

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]

Ray Dalton

Dalton in 1949
Birth name	Raymond Alfred Dalton
Date of birth	(1919-07-14)14 July 1919
Place of birth	Te Awamutu, New Zealand
Date of death	2 February 1997(1997-02-02) (aged 77)
Place of death	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	92 kg (203 lb)
School	Te Awamutu College
Notable relative(s)	Andy Dalton (son)
Occupation(s)	Advertising executive
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1946–48 1948–50 Wellington Otago 15 8 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1947–49 New Zealand 2 (0)

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]