Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of John Tebb (Tabb) Glover an iron stone labourer, born 1865 in Scalford, Leicestershire and his wife Hannah Glover (nee Chamberlain married in the 4th quarter of 1888 in the Bingham, Nottinghamshire district)), born 1866 in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. John Tebbe was born in the 3rd quarter of 1889 in Burton Lazars, Leicestershire, he had one sibling, Sarah, born 1884 in Keyworth, also residing with the family were his paternal Uncle’s Robert Glover, an agricultural servant, born 1872 and Herbert Glover, an agricultural servant, born 1875, both uncle’s were born in Scalford, in April 1891 the family home was at Main Street, Stathern, Leicestershire. In March 1901 John was residing in the family home at 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, together with his father a railway labourer, his mother and siblings, Tom, born 1892 in Stathern and Percy Charles, born in the 3rd quarter of 1898 in Melton Mowbray, also residing with the family was his paternal Uncle, William Glover, a railway labourer, born 1873 in Scalford. In April 1911 John was employed as a carpenter and was residing in the family home at 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray, together with his father, a railway platelayer, his mother and siblings, Percy, a schoolboy and Cecil Joseph, a schoolboy, born 1903 in Melton Mowbray. John married Lizzie Ada Davis on the 2nd June 1916 in St. Leonard’s Church, Leicester, Lizzie was born on the 30th December 1885 in Leicester. His younger brother Percy died of wounds received in action on the 26th November 1917. In 1939 John’s widow was residing in the family home at 2a, Marjorie Grove, Leicester.
John attested into the Army on a Short Service engagement (For the Duration of the War, with the Colours and in the Army Reserve.) on the 1st December 1915 in Melton Mowbray. He gave his full address as 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, his age as 20 years and 170 days and his trade or calling as joiner, he confirmed that he was unmarried. He gave his father, John Tebb Glover of 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray as his next of kin. His medical examination recorded that he was 5 foot 6 inches in height and he had a chest measurement of between 33 and 35 inches. After attestation on the 1/12/15 in Melton Mowbray he was transferred to the Army Reserve on the 1/12/15. Mobilized on the 1/3/16. Posted to the 11th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment as Private, service number 25838 on the 1/3/16. Posted to the 12th Reserve Battalion Leicestershire Regiment on the -?-. Embarked to join the British Expeditionary Force in France on the -?-. Posted to the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment on the -?-. Died of wounds on the 30/11/17. He was awarded the British War and Victory medals. A letter of acknowledgement dated the 27th April 1918, from his widow, Mrs. L. A. Glover records the following items of personal property were received, letter, photo, 2 wallets, pouch, purse and watch (broken). The following information was provided by John’s widow Lizzie Ada Glover on the 25th August 1919, and was witnessed and signed by James Pacey, Justice of the Peace of Leicester, The Limes, Melton Mowbray on ARMY FORM W. 5080 (Information on deceased soldier’s family) Widow of soldier, Lizzie Ada Glover of 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray. Father of soldier, John Tebb Glover of 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray. Mother of soldier, Hannah Glover of 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray. Full blood brothers of soldier, Tom Glover, age 28 of 47, Goldsmith, Nottingham. Cecil Joseph Glover, age 16 of 2, Albert Street, Melton Mowbray. Full blood sister of soldier, Sarah Glover, age 34 of 13, Belgrave Square, Nottingham. John’s surviving service documents are in a very poor condition, and much of the finer detail relating to the period of time that he spent in the Army, is either illegible or missing, hence the sparse overall description of his military and personal family history.
The War Diary records: 30 Nov-17 – FRONT LINE. A quiet night, patrolling carried out by two front Companies but nothing definite ascertained. At 8.00am the enemy commenced a heavy bombardment over a wide area, chiefly to the South and apparently a preliminary to an attack. All communications except by runner, to both front and rear was soon cut off . The last Company to whom communication could be maintained being “B” Company which continued to report okay until 9.20am. At 10.20am “C” Company reported everything all right. At 9.30am 9th SUFFOLK REGIMENT on left reported enemy coming down CANAL BANK, side unknown and smoke barrage North West of NOYELLES. At 10.00am okay was received from a Company of 9th SUFFOLK REGIMENT in NOYELLES by -?- -?-. At 11.30am “D” Company report by runner no sign of the enemy attack on our front. Artillery activity by the enemy still considerable and enemy aeroplanes flying at all altitudes in large numbers. At 11.35am Brigade message by runner states enemy attack is on right and that flank requires protection. Enemy reported to have broken through between 20th and 29th Division or both. Messages from Brigade and 2nd SHERWOOD FORESTERS report enemy seen advancing on right between MASNIERES and MARCOING, latter place was heavily shelled throughout the morning. At 12.30pm Report received. Enemy reported moving between FONTAINES and CANTAINE by this to -?- left flank advanced by 71st Infantry Brigade. Front line Company’s report okay at this minute. At 1.05pm 71st Infantry Brigade Operational Order number 258 received advising action to be taken in the event of a retirement from NOYELLES considered necessary. All Companies instructed accordingly. At 2.00pm 29th Division on our right report via 71st Infantry Brigade that their positions are intact (12.20pm) so far as 87th Infantry Brigade on our immediate right is concerned. At 2.30pm “B” Company report having been shelled out of their positions and digging in along west edge of NOYELLES – MARCOING Road about L.17 c central M.O. reports R.A.P. compelled to evacuate position in MARCOING owing to heavy enemy shelling and prospect of attack, and new position taken up at L.16 a. 15.10. At 5.20pm Brigade advise proposed relief cancelled. At 6.40pm Enemy were reported to have captured right post of 9th SUFFOLK REGIMENT East of NOYELLES. Mutual action taken by 9th SUFFOLK REGIMENT right front Company and our left front Company resulted in post being re established at 10.45pm. Battalion Headquarters was heavily shelled throughout the artillery bombardment. Day closed without further action on part of enemy. Patrols reported enemy present on eastern side of NOYELLES. At 8.00am the enemy suddenly appeared at GOUZEAUCOURT having broken through our lines East of that place. The situation was critical, as no knowledge had been obtained of the attack or its strengths and no defensive positions had been prepared. Details at Transport Lines held up the enemy while the Transport was being got ready for withdrawal. Transport moved to FINS 15 minutes after first warning and got away with total casualties of 1 horse killed by Machine Gun fire. Details of all Transport’s held up the enemy until the arrival of Tanks, dismounted Cavalry and the Guards who attacked and drove the enemy back. Casualties, other ranks “A” Company 1 killed, 1 wounded and 1 missing. “B” Company 1 killed and 14 wounded. “C” Company 3 wounded.
On Friday January 25th 1918 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “MELTON AND THE WAR.” – PRIVATE JOHN T. GLOVER’S DEATH. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Glover, Albert Street, Melton, received an official intimation that their son, Private John Tebb Glover, of the Leicestershire Regiment, died from wounds in France, on Nov. 30th last. Private Glover was 28 years of age, and prior to enlistment was employed by Messrs. R. Kendell and Son. He leaves a young wife, and for her and the bereaved parents the deepest sympathy will be felt. Mr. and Mrs. Glover, lost another son, Private Percy Glover, also in November last. Another son is serving in the Army and is stationed in the South of England.
In the same issue the following further article was published under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.” – DEATHS. – GLOVER. – Died of wounds in France, Nov. 30th, 1917, John Tebb Glover, 1st Leicester’s, age 28. From his broken hearted Mother, Father, Brothers and Sister, Brother Tom, Isle of Grain.
GLOVER. – Died of wounds in France, Nov. 30th,1917, John Tebb Glover, the beloved husband of Lizzie Glover, aged 28. From his sorrowing Wife.
GLOVER. – Died of wounds in France, Nov. 30th, 1917, John Tebb Glover, aged 28. From his Uncle Bill.
On Friday November 29th 1918 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.” – IN MEMORIAM. GLOVER. – In affectionate remembrance of Pte. Percy Charles Glover, M.G.C., who was killed in action Nov. 26th, 1917. Also Pte. John Tebb Glover, 1st Leicester’s, who was killed in action on Nov. 30th, 1917.
Two loving brothers, two dutiful sons.
How bravely they marched away.
To a far and foreign country.
To fight in the battle fray.
How they fought for their King and Country.
Not thinking of fame or renown.
Till they heard the Master calling.
Come higher, you have won the crown.
From Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters, Uncle and Wife of John Tebb Glover.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
"This is a family photograph of John "Jack" Tebb Glover who was killed in action on 30 November 1917. His wife of only 6 months was Lizzie Ada Glover (nee Davis) who was the aunt of my maternal grandmother Edith Annie Chambers (nee Davis). Lizzie never remarried, and died in Melton Mowbray in November 1974 at the age of 88."
(Information and photograph provided by D Hay, 07/02/24)