Regimental number | 3848 |
Place of birth | Lancashire England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Railway worker |
Address | Flinders Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Glover, 734 Bolton Road, Pendlebury near Manchester, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Broodseinde on 8 October 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For skill and daring in handling his section during the progress of a raid on enemy trenches on 8th October at BROODSEINDE RIDGE. Although subjected to heavy M.G. fire, he engaged the enemy with rifle fire allowing 'A' Company to raid successfully and withdraw back to their own lines. Pte Glover remained firing and protected his own party's withdrawal. He has shown great devotion and courage on several occasions in recent operations. The number participating in the raid was 2 Officers 45 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |