James Glover (British Army officer)
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Sir James Glover | |
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| Born | 25 March 1929 |
| Died | 4 June 2000 (aged 71) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1949−1987 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 403365 |
| Unit | Royal Artillery Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) |
| Commands | Land Forces (1985–1987) 19 Air Portable Brigade (1974–1975) 3rd Battalion Royal Green Jackets (1970–1971) |
| Conflicts | Malayan Emergency Operation Banner |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Member of the Order of the British Empire |
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.
Educated at Wellington College, Jimmy Glover, as he was generally known, was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1949.[1] He transferred to the Rifle Brigade in 1956 and served with the brigade during the Malayan Emergency.[2] He was commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion Royal Green Jackets from 1970 to 1971.[1] He then went on to command 19 Air Portable Brigade from 1974 to 1975.[1] He was Commander of Land Forces in Northern Ireland from 1979 to 1980.[1] He was then Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Intelligence) from 1981 to 1983 and Vice Chief of the General Staff from 1983 to 1985.[1] He served as the Commander-in-Chief, Land Forces from 1985 to 1987 when he retired.[1]
