Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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George F. Glover
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Lochgelly
- Service no: 9993
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 27
- Date of Death: 08.09.1914
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Sablonnieres New Communal Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: 5.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Liberton, Midlothian
- Address: 56 William St, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
James Glover
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Margaret Gilruth Glover, 56 William St, Dundee
- Children:
Harry, born 04.05.1905 & Elizabeth, born 24.06.1908 (stepchildren)
More about George F. Glover
George Glover 993 Black Watch
GLOVER___On 21st September, Private George Glover,1st Battalion Black Watch, husband of Margaret Gilruth, died of wounds received in action.
Dundee People’s Journal 30th October 1914
GLOVER___In loving memory of my dear husband, Private George Glover, 1st Black Watch, who died of wounds received in action, 21st September 1914. For his King and country. – Inserted by his wife, Margaret Glover.
Dundee People’s Journal 29th September 1915
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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