ANGOVE, Alfred James - WX18780

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Pte Alfred James Angove
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Conflict World War 2
Service Arm Australian Imperial Force
Unit 2/28th Infantry Battalion; B Company
Service No. WX18780
Service Arm Army
Date of Birth 30 Dec 1910
Birthplace Moonta, SA
Residence Boulder, WA
Date of Death 6 Jun 1965
Relatives Father - Alfrd James Angove
Wife - Violet Cook


While serving overseas, James listened to the poems written by fellow soldiers and wrote them down in his notebook. The poets were Herbert Michael Murphy - NX36629 of 2/24 Field Park Company(RAE); Paul Edgar Buddee - WX6597 of 2/28 Infantry Battalion; Ray Vorton; Tassy Henry and a number of uncredited soldiers.