ANGOVE, Alfred James - WX18780
From WA Military Digital Library
Original items held by the Army Museum of Western Australia |
Pte Alfred James Angove
Conflict | World War 2 |
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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.