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GC #586 AFEWORK WASSIE

AFEWORK WASSIE, born in 1940 (E.C), in Yirgalem, he is the youngest child in a family of four. His earliest ambition was to attend an agricultural college and become a good farmer. After his army career he still intends to go back to the land. His favourite'pastimes are swimmings and riding, but he is a good all-round sportsman and is a member of the Academy football, tennis and squash teams. Although his early ambition had not encompassed a military career, he is now very glad that he joined the army as it has given him a natural outlet for many of his talents. He has no eatings fads and says, "I eat what I get, so that wherever I go I have no problems." His pet hates are racialism and prejudice. He hopes to travel, and is a great admirer of Israel and Japan. When he has time to spare from his many sporting activities, he enjoys listening to music.

Lt. Col. Afewirj Wassie resides in Ethiopia