Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Headquarters, 10th Parachute Battalion, British Army

Awarded on:

November 14th, 1947

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"Lieutenant (Quartermaster) Glover - quartermaster of 10 Parachute Battalion - took command of a company when all the other officers became casualties during the confusion and bitter fighting West of Arnhem. Throughout two days of fighting, he led his men with great gallantry and complete disregard to his own safety. He was wounded and taken to a German Dressing Station where he displayed great initiative in assisting the Chief British Doctor as hospital quartermaster. Later he escaped and joined up with a body of about one hundred other airborne troops behind the German lines. Here again, he was tireless in his assistance in organising this party. During the subsequent planning and execution of a brilliant mass escape through the German lines, Lieutenant Glover again showed the greatest courage and leadership. His continued bravery and devotion to duty were outstanding."