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

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player.

Biography

Born in

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, 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

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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. In addition to playing rugby league, Dalton was a member of the Bronte Surf Club. Dalton was a Corporal with the 1st Beach Signals Section, AIF, during

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. He died of wounds received while serving in

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on 25 September 1943, at the age of 24.

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Mick Dalton
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