Mick Dalton Explained

Mick Dalton
Fullname:Harold Archibald Dalton
Birth Date:3 December 1918
Birth Place:Ariah Park, NSW, Australia
Death Place:New Guinea
Position:Hooker
Club1:Eastern Suburbs
Year1start:1939
Year1end:41
Appearances1:2
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0

Harold Archibald "Mick" Dalton (3 December 1918 – 25 September 1943) was an Australian rugby league player.

Biography

Born in Ariah Park, New South Wales, Dalton was an only son and lived in the Sydney suburb of Bronte. He played his rugby league as a hooker and featured in the Eastern Suburbs side that won the 1938 Presidents Cup competition. Considered small for his position, Dalton had limited first-grade opportunities as a result, but was a good in the open and a strong tackler.[1] In addition to playing rugby league, Dalton was a member of the Bronte Surf Club.[2]

Dalton was a Corporal with the 1st Beach Signals Section, AIF, during World War II. He died of wounds received while serving in New Guinea on 25 September 1943, at the age of 24.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Grand Tackler . . 27 October 1943 . 8 . National Library of Australia.
  2. News: Sportsman Killed in New Guinea . . 9 October 1943 . 8 (Late Final Extra) . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Diggers and footballers to be honoured at traditional Anzac Day clash between St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters . . 23 April 2016.
  4. News: Private Casualty Advices . The Advertiser. Adelaide . 6 November 1943 . 6 . National Library of Australia.