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We remember Alexander Glover
We remember Alexander Glover
Timeline
Timeline
1858
sibling
William Glover
Source:7606806
1858
1863
sibling
John James Glover
Source:7606806
1863
1868
sibling
Catherine Glover
Source:7606806
24th March 1868
1869
sibling
Ann Glover
Source:7606806
5th September 1869
1871
1871
location
104 Richard Street , Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7607152
1st July 1871
1873
sibling
Margaret Glover
Source:7607152
5th November 1873
1893
employment
Slater journeyman
Source:7607075
2nd June 1893
1893
marriage
Jane Muir
Source:7607075
2nd June 1893 - 1st July 1916
1893
location
61 Elliot Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7606806
2nd June 1893
1894
children
Annie R Glover
Source:7607152
16th June 1894
1894
location
194 Main Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7623771
16th June 1894
1896
children
Robert M Glover
Source:7607152
4th September 1896
1899
children
Alexander Glover
Source:7607152
14th February 1899
1899
location
46 William Street, Glasgow.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7623771
21st February 1899
1900
children
Agnes S Glover
Source:7607152
8th June 1900
1903
children
John Glover
Source:7607152
6th October 1903
1909
location
611 Argyle Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7607152
6th February 1909
1909
children
Jane Glover
Source:7607152
7th February 1909
1910
children
Margaret Glover
Source:7607152
24th September 1910
1914
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7607000
September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15036
Highland Light Infantry
16th Btn.
Source:7626657
September 1914 - 1st July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7607000
23rd November 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
dates
Age 45
Source:7606238
1st July 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7336974
Source:7606238
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
No known grave
France
Pier & Face 15C
Source:7336974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Glover |
| Source | 1363638 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Richard Street , Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st July 1871 | |
| 194 Main Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th June 1894 | |
| 46 William Street, Glasgow. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st February 1899 | |
| 61 Elliot Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd June 1893 | |
| 611 Argyle Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th February 1909 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15036 | Highland Light Infantry | 16th Btn. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie R Glover | daughter | 16th June 1894 | |
| Robert M Glover | son | 4th September 1896 | |
| Alexander Glover | son | 14th February 1899 | |
| Agnes S Glover | daughter | 8th June 1900 | |
| John Glover | son | 6th October 1903 | |
| Jane Glover | daughter | 7th February 1909 | |
| Margaret Glover | daughter | 24th September 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glover | father | ||
| Ann Glover nee Ross | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Glover | sister | 5th September 1869 | |
| Catherine Glover | sister | 24th March 1868 | |
| Margaret Glover | sister | 5th November 1873 | |
| William Glover | brother | 1858 | |
| John James Glover | brother | 1863 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Muir | wife | 2nd June 1893 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Transcript of letter from A.H. GrayCopy of transcript of letter from A.H. GrayContributed by:
robert51470
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| statutary births 1855-2013 | robert51470 | |
| Census of Scotland 1871 | robert51470 | |
| History of the 16th H.L.I. by Thomas Chambers | robert51470 | |
| Statutory Register of Marriage 1855-2012 | robert51470 | |
| Statutory Births 1855-2013 | robert51470 | |
| Valuation Rolls | robert51470 | |
| 1st and 2nd Glasgow battalions of the highland light infantry | robert51470 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter from 14119, M. Beaton | robert51470 | |
| Letter from A.H. Gray | robert51470 | |
| Transcript of letter from A.H. Gray | robert51470 |
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