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We remember James Glover
We remember James Glover
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Glover
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1885
1894
sibling
Alice May Toirmey
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17th June 1894
1897
sibling
Elsie Toirmey
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15th September 1897
1900
sibling
William Toirmey
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4th October 1900
1902
sibling
Peter Hesketh Toirmey
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17th January 1902
1903
dates
Age 21
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15th February 1903
1903
employment
Barman
Liverpool
United Kingdom
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15th February 1903
1903
marriage
Edith Alice Postlethwaite
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15th February 1903
1903
location
15 Stanford Street,Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
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15th February 1903
1904
sibling
Mary Toirmey
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2nd April 1904
1906
children
James Alfred Glover
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3rd March 1906
1907
children
William A Glover
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22nd June 1907
1910
children
Sidney Glover
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22nd April 1910
1911
children
Stanley Andrew Glover
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24th March 1911
1911
dates
Age 28
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April 1911
1911
location
5&7 Hygenia Street, Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
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April 1911
1913
children
Gladys Postlethwaite Glover
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20th February 1913
1915
dates
Age 32
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11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Seaforth, Liverpool
United Kingdom
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11th December 1915
1915
location
93 South Street, Toxteth, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
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11th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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30th December 1916 - 29th May 1917
service
British Army
Gunner
92456
Royal Garrison Artillery
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1917
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
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29th May 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Reninghelst, New Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Belgium
Source:7036547
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Stanford Street,Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th February 1903 | |
| 5&7 Hygenia Street, Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| 93 South Street, Toxteth, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 92456 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Alfred Glover | son | 3rd March 1906 | |
| William A Glover | son | 22nd June 1907 | |
| Sidney Glover | son | 22nd April 1910 | |
| Stanley Andrew Glover | son | 24th March 1911 | |
| Gladys Postlethwaite Glover | daughter | 20th February 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Formby | mother | ||
| James Glover | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Glover | sister | 1885 | |
| William Toirmey | step-brother | 4th October 1900 | |
| Peter Hesketh Toirmey | step-brother | 17th January 1902 | |
| Alice May Toirmey | step-sister | 17th June 1894 | |
| Elsie Toirmey | step-sister | 15th September 1897 | |
| Mary Toirmey | step-sister | 2nd April 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Alice Postlethwaite | wife | 15th February 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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