On December 7, 1941, a Sunday, Glenn was in Corsicana Texas. He was inducted into the US Army on February 16, 1943.
After basic training Glenn was assigned as an infantryman. He participated in the American Theater of operations, and the European theater of operations.
During the war Glenn was assigned to the 66th Infantry Division known as The Black Panther Division, activated on April 15, 1943. This division was in combat for 91 days and participated in the Northern France campaign. He was also a part of the 78th Infantry Division. Known as the Lightning Division, it was in combat for 125 days. The division participated in the Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central European campaigns. Lastly he was part of the 104th Infantry Division known as The Timberwolf Division. This division was in combat for 200 days. It participated in the Northern France, Rhineland, and Central European campaigns.
His most memorable experience was one that many servicemen and women had. Combat. That never leaves you and Glenn has said that his experience in WWII taught him a greater respect for people.
His wartime experience made him realize that education was important, and it surely changed this soldier from a teenager to an adult!
Glenn was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart.
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