Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Transcript of commemorative postcard for Private J. Glover (pictured above) sent in by M. Hull, 2018:

Swepston and Snareston - our Eighth Loss.

Private Joseph Glover
7th Batt 1st Canadian Contingent. Died of wounds in France November 10th 1916 Aged 21

Like a true Briton, the glory of the Empire and a burning love of Motherland, drew this brave heart from Canada, to fight for the freedom of the world.
A brave and noble son of honour, true to Empire,Country, King.
His career: Youngest son of Mr Joe Glover. Snareston. Born October 7th 1895. Educated at Snareston school. Placed in service at a farm in Quorn. Worked also for John Champion Esq. Heather Hall who speaks of him as one of the best labourers. Emigrated to Canada .Enlisted on the outbreak of war. Drafted to France. Wounded January 1916. At own request sent back to trenches the following July. Died of wounds November 10th 1916. Buried at the Barlin Communial Cemetery, France.
Lieut Matthew writes : Private Glover was with the Machine Gun Section in the front line at night when he was hit through the stomach, about 8.30pm on November 9th
The Officer commanding writes : I could have not wished for a better or more reliable man. He is a big loss to the section and is greatly missed by us all.
Sister-in-Charge writes: Private Glover spoke quite cheerfully of himself and made light of his wounds. He seemed such a fine young fellow.
“ It is a great thing to die for England” well expresses Joe’s thoughts
“ It is a great thing to die for England”
Brave young English boy !
These are the tidings that you bring us
Tidings of great joy
Lift up your hearts then, oh ye mourners,
Follow where he goes,
Weave his words in your crown of laurel
With the English rose

March 1917 Henry C. W. Townsend