Son of Luke and Lora Glover (née Winters)
Siblings - Helen Bernice Glover Sisk
Alice Ruth Glover Evitt
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James enlisted in the US Navy on 12 May 1939 in St Louis, MO. He reported for duty on board USS Zane (DMS-14) on 15 May 1941. James was one of three men killed in action against enemy Japanese forces on 25 Oct 1942. He was buried at sea. The Zane was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her support during the Solomon Islands campaign.
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending the
UNITED STATES SHIP ZANE
for service as follows:
"For outstanding heroism in action while attached to Mine Squadron TWO operating against enemy Japanese forces in support of the Solomon Islands Campaign from August 7, 1942, to August 1, 1943. Although lightly armed and highly vulnerable, the U.S.S. ZANE participated in the initial amphibious assaults against Guadalcanal, Russell Islands and New Georgia, braving concentrated enemy shore battery fire, major and minor strafing and bombing, and air torpedo attacks to complete minesweeping, fire support, anti-submarine and antiaircraft screen missions. Constantly vigilant and ready for battle, she fought her guns valiantly against hostile planes and shore guns, inflicting serious damage on vital enemy units; she transported troops, ammunition and supplies, conducted navigational reconnaissance missions and escorted convoys. While fearlessly engaging three Japanese destroyers on October 25, 1942, the ZANE received a direct hit on #3 gun which put the gun out of action, killed three men and wounded several others. During long periods of combat operations with a minimum of upkeep facilities and overhaul availability, she steamed boldly through enemy-infested waters in support of our our assault forces and contributed directly to the success of the Solomon Islands Campaign. Her own gallant fighting spirit and the skill and courage of her entire company reflect the highest credit on the U.S.S. ZANE and the United States Naval Service."
For the President,
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Bio compiled by Gerry Lawton (G47)
Son of Luke and Lora Glover (née Winters)
Siblings - Helen Bernice Glover Sisk
Alice Ruth Glover Evitt
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James enlisted in the US Navy on 12 May 1939 in St Louis, MO. He reported for duty on board USS Zane (DMS-14) on 15 May 1941. James was one of three men killed in action against enemy Japanese forces on 25 Oct 1942. He was buried at sea. The Zane was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for her support during the Solomon Islands campaign.
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending the
UNITED STATES SHIP ZANE
for service as follows:
"For outstanding heroism in action while attached to Mine Squadron TWO operating against enemy Japanese forces in support of the Solomon Islands Campaign from August 7, 1942, to August 1, 1943. Although lightly armed and highly vulnerable, the U.S.S. ZANE participated in the initial amphibious assaults against Guadalcanal, Russell Islands and New Georgia, braving concentrated enemy shore battery fire, major and minor strafing and bombing, and air torpedo attacks to complete minesweeping, fire support, anti-submarine and antiaircraft screen missions. Constantly vigilant and ready for battle, she fought her guns valiantly against hostile planes and shore guns, inflicting serious damage on vital enemy units; she transported troops, ammunition and supplies, conducted navigational reconnaissance missions and escorted convoys. While fearlessly engaging three Japanese destroyers on October 25, 1942, the ZANE received a direct hit on #3 gun which put the gun out of action, killed three men and wounded several others. During long periods of combat operations with a minimum of upkeep facilities and overhaul availability, she steamed boldly through enemy-infested waters in support of our our assault forces and contributed directly to the success of the Solomon Islands Campaign. Her own gallant fighting spirit and the skill and courage of her entire company reflect the highest credit on the U.S.S. ZANE and the United States Naval Service."
For the President,
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Bio compiled by Gerry Lawton (G47)
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Illinois.
