George Purdue, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Purdue

New Zealand rugby union player

Date of Birth: 04-May-1909

Place of Birth: Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 22-May-1981

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

George Bambery Purdue (4 May 1909 – 22 May 1981) was a New Zealand rugby union player.
A lock and flanker, Purdue represented Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1931 and 1932.
He played seven matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.
Of Ngai Tahu descent, Purdue also played for New Zealand Maori in 1931.Purdue died in Invercargill on 22 May 1981, and was buried at the city's Eastern Cemetery.