James McMenamin


James Hugh McMenamin 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.
While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.
During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.

Umpiring

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