Basic Details
Surname
Clover
Forenames
Joseph Alexander
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1935 to study Music. BA 1938. Military Service: Private Royal Natal Carbineers. Died 1 November 1942, apparently being shot whilst attempting to escape after capture during the 2nd Battle of El Alamein.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Commonwealth Armed Forces
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
South African Colonial Forces
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Egypt
Town of death
El Alamein
Year of death
1942
Month of death
November
Day of death
1
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action