Alfred MacIlwaine explained

Alfred MacIlwaine
Full Name:Alfred Herbert MacIlwaine
Birth Date:27 March 1889
Birth Place:Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England
Death Place:South Africa
Occupation:Farmer / Landowner
School:Clifton College
Position:Prop
Repyears1:1912–20
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0

Alfred Herbert MacIlwaine (27 March 1889 – 6 April 1983) was an English international rugby union player.

Biography

MacIlwaine was born in Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, and attended Clifton College.[1]

A forward, MacIlwaine played his club rugby for Harlequins and Hull & East Riding. He also featured in services rugby and represented Yorkshire at county level. In 1912, MacIlwaine gained four of his five England caps.[2]

MacIlwaine served as an officer with the Royal Field Artillery in World War 1, during which he was decorated with both the Military Cross and Croix de Guerre (with Palm) for gallantry.[3]

In 1920, MacIlwaine was recalled by England for a match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road.[4]

MacIlwaine immigrated to Rhodesia.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: War Honours . . 25 February 1916.
  2. News: Other Sport In Brief . . 29 November 1921.
  3. News: Yorkshire Names In French List Of Honours . . 25 February 1916.
  4. News: Capt. A. W. Mac.Ilwaine Included . . 3 February 1920.
  5. Book: Wood . J.R.T. . A Matter of Weeks Rather Than Months . 2 August 2012 . 1466934107.