Obituary – J.D. (Jamie) Kerridge
b 9.11.1930 d 27.10.2017
It is with great sadness that we bring news of the loss of Wairarapa-Bush stalwart Jamie Kerridge last Friday 27th October.
Jamie was a Bush RU centurion and represented the combined Wairarapa-Bush XV’s on three occasions, 1955 vs Australia , 1956 vs South Africa and in 1959 vs British Lions.
Jamie was also an All Black Trialist in 1953 and 1959
Jamie’s career record was:
Bush RU – (Mangatainoka) 1952-53-54-55-56-57-58-59-1960-61-62, 92 Games {1 Try}
Wairarapa-Bush – 1955,1956,1959, 6 Games
NZ Trials – 1953,1959, 2 Games
Career : 100 Games {1 try}
Played 61 successive games 1956-1962
educated at Brigidine Convent, Pahiatua
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