James Hugh McMenamin (26 May 191013 August 2000) was a cricket umpire who officiated at Test level.

Biography

McMenamin was born in Paddington, New South Wales in 1910. He died in Balgowlah, New South Wales in 2000.

James McMenamin

While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.

James McMenamin

During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.

James McMenamin

Umpiring

McMenamin umpired 10 first class cricket matches, including four Tests, between 1956 and 1960.

References

1910 births

2000 deaths

Australian cricket umpires

Cricketers from Sydney

South African Test cricket umpires

South African Army officers

Recipients of the Military Cross

Sportspeople from Sydney

Balmain Tigers players

Newtown Jets players

Sydney University rugby league team players

Australian rugby league players

South African military personnel of World War II

Rugby league players from Sydney

Rugby league forwards