| Glover | Robert Frederick Broughton | | Major | GLOVER, ROBERT FREDERICK BROUGHTON, Major, was born 22 June 1859, son of Captain Glover, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was educated privately, and served in the Nile Expedition, 1884-85, and was present at the action of Kirbekan (Medal with two clasps; Bronze Star). He became Lieutenant, South Staffordshire Regiment, 26 March 1884; Captain 1 November 1890, and Major 3 August 1902. He served in the South African War, 1900-2, and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, April to May 1900; in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900, including actions at Wittebergen (1 to 29 July); in the Transvaal in July 1901, and again in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901, and 29 July 1902]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps, and the King's Medal with two clasps. He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Robert Frederick Broughton Glover, Major, South Staffordshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He became Lieutenant Colonel 22 June 1907, and Lieutenant Colonel, Middlesex Regiment, 21 February 1908. He commanded the 3rd Middlesex Regiment; became Colonel 19 July 1911, and retired 23 May 1914. In the European War he served with the British Expeditionary Force, in command of the 12th Middlesex Regiment, and was mentioned in Despatches. Colonel Glover married, in 1886, Frances Alice de Courcy, daughter of Colonel and the Honourable Mrs Stretton, and they had one son.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | South Staffordshire Regiment |
