About James Glover
Lived 1929 – 2000 (aged 71). James Glover was a British military personnel.
General Sir James Malcolm Glover (25 March 1929 – 4 June 2000) was a senior British Army officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Land Forces, from 1985 to 1987.
Army career Educated at Wellington College, Jimmy Glover, as he was generally known, was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1949. He transferred to the Rifle Brigade in 1956 and served with the brigade during the Malayan Emergency. He was commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion Royal Green Jackets from 1970 to 1971.
Later career In retirement he was a Director of BP and Chairman of Royal Armouries International plc. He died in 2000, aged 71.
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Who was James Glover?
British Army general (1929–2000)
When was James Glover born?
James Glover was born on 25 March 1929.
When did James Glover die?
James Glover died on 4 June 2000.
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James Glover was a military personnel.
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James Glover was British.
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