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We remember William Glover
We remember William Glover
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1893
sibling
Thomas Glover
Source:8494925
18th October 1893
1894
sibling
Rose Massey
Glover
Source:8494925
21st October 1894
1896
sibling
Sarah Glover
Source:8494925
19th January 1896
1897
sibling
Ellen Also Known As Nell Croft
Glover
Source:8494925
26th January 1897
1898
sibling
Charlotte - Twin To Hannah Glover
Source:8494925
10th July 1898
1898
sibling
Hannah - Twin To Charlotte Glover
Source:8494925
10th July 1898
1900
sibling
James Henry Glover
Source:8494925
28th March 1900
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8494924
31st March 1901
1901
location
in Waterloo, between Pilsley and North Wingfield, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8494924
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Albert Glover
Source:8494925
11th April 1901
1903
sibling
Harry Glover
Source:8494925
6th February 1903
1904
sibling
Millicent Glover
Source:8494925
25th April 1904
1908
sibling
Alfred Glover
Source:8494925
3rd January 1908
1908
sibling
Florence Edna Glover
Source:8494925
20th December 1908
1910
sibling
Horace Glover
Source:8494925
7th July 1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8494925
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner - Hewer
Probably Morton Colliery
Stonebroom, and nearby Morton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:6152780
2nd April 1911
1911
location
"N[ea]r Royal Oak Stonebroom", Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8494925
2nd April 1911
1911
sibling
George Arthur Glover
Source:8494925
9th December 1911
1913
sibling
May Glover
Source:8494925
21st May 1913
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1365512
16th March 1915 - 20th July 1916
1915
sibling
Clifford Glover
Source:8494925
5th June 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
17618
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
1st Battalion
Source:6153004
1st February 1916
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:6152930
20th July 1916
1916
missing
William Glover was posted Missing Presumed Dead after the attack by the 1st Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and other units on High Wood, on 20 July 1916 during the first Battle of the Somme.
Source:6152930
20th July 1916
enlistment
Doncaster, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6152842
service
British Army
Private
17618
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
1st Battalion
Source:1365512
1916
death
Unknown
William Glover was posted Missing Presumed Dead after the attack by the 1st Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and other units on High Wood, on 20 July 1916 during the first Battle of the Somme. He was 24.
Western Front
France
Source:7348556
Source:6152930
20th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Cemetery/memorial reference: Pier and Face 4 D
Source:7348556
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Glover |
| Source | 1365512 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "N[ea]r Royal Oak Stonebroom", Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| in Waterloo, between Pilsley and North Wingfield, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17618 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17618 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 1st Battalion | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Glover nee Storer | mother | ||
| James Henry Glover | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Glover | brother | 18th October 1893 | |
| Rose Massey nee Glover | sister | 21st October 1894 | |
| Sarah Glover | sister | 19th January 1896 | |
| Ellen Also Known As Nell Croft nee Glover | sister | 26th January 1897 | |
| Charlotte - Twin To Hannah Glover | sister | 10th July 1898 | |
| Hannah - Twin To Charlotte Glover | sister | 10th July 1898 | |
| James Henry Glover | brother | 28th March 1900 | |
| Albert Glover | brother | 11th April 1901 | |
| Harry Glover | brother | 6th February 1903 | |
| Millicent Glover | sister | 25th April 1904 | |
| Alfred Glover | brother | 3rd January 1908 | |
| Florence Edna Glover | sister | 20th December 1908 | |
| Horace Glover | brother | 7th July 1910 | |
| George Arthur Glover | brother | 9th December 1911 | |
| May Glover | sister | 21st May 1913 | |
| Clifford Glover | brother | 5th June 1915 |
Media
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William Glover's Entry on Stonebroom War MemorialWilliam Glover's entry is 7th down on the left, on the plaque on the memorial clock tower built onto St Peter's Church, Stonebroom, Derbyshire. William was a Stonebroom resident when he enlisted
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1911 Census Showing William Glover in StonebroomThe 1911 Census shows William Glover living in Stonebroom, Derbyshire, from where he enlisted. His address then was: "N[ea]r Royal Oak Stonebroom" i.e Clarence Street, StonebroomContributed by:
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Clarence Street Stonebroom Derbyshire C1900Clarence Street, Stonebroom, where the 1911 census located William Glover, is the narrow passage between the shop with the man woman and boy posing outside it, and the lady "in white" looking at the camera operator.Contributed by:
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St Peters Church, Stonebroom, DerbyshireSt Peters Church, Stonebroom, Derbyshire showing the memorial clock tower added to the church to commemorate the fallen of the Great War. The memorial plaque, with William's name on it, is mounted on the tower. The church stands directly opposite Clarence Street, where William was living with his parents when he enlisted.Contributed by:
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William Glover's father, James Henry GloverWilliam Glover's father, James Henry Glover (born 19 February 1873 died 05 December 1931)Contributed by:
Keith22624
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Keith22624 | |
| Roll of Honour Scottish National War Memorial | Keith22624 | |
| Battalion War Diary 1st Cameronians for July 1916 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Glover's Entry on Stonebroom War Memorial | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 Census Showing William Glover in Stonebroom | Keith22624 | |
| Clarence Street Stonebroom Derbyshire C1900 | Keith22624 | |
| St Peters Church, Stonebroom, Derbyshire | Keith22624 | |
| William Glover's father, James Henry Glover | Keith22624 |
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