Background
Glasgow, Harold Glyn was born on February 4, 1929 in Heflin, Alabama, United States. Son of Ralph Stephens and Vera Floretta (Johnson) Glasgow.
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Harold Glyn Glasgow
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Harold Glyn Glasgow, American Military academy administrator. Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Combat "V, " Bronze Star with Combat "V, " M.S.M. with one bronze star, Korean Svc. medal with three bronze stars, Vietnam Svc. medal with four bronze stars, Korean OrderMil. Merit, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm, United Nations Svc. medal, Vietnam Campaign medal. Member Harlingen Rotary.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1951; Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1972.
Career
Commissioned, United States Marine Corps, 1951; advanced through grades to major general, United States Marine Corps, 1980; active duty, United States Marine Corps, Korea, 1951-1953; staff secretary Marine Corps Recruit Depot, United States Marine Corps, Paris Island, South Carolina., 1953-1956; Executive officer company B 1st battalion 4th Marines 1st Marine Brigade, United States Marine Corps, Kanoehe, Hawaii., 1956-1958; coach, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1958-1960; commander company A 3rd reconnaissance battalion 3rd Mainre division, United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, 1960-1962; inspector, instructor 40th rifle company, United States Marine Corps Reserve, Lubbock, Texas, 1962-1965; Executive officer 2nd battalion 2nd Marines, staff secretary, assistant chief staff, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, 1966-1968; commanding officer 2nd battalion 1st Marines 1st Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam, 1968-1969; head, general officer/colonel/administrative assignment section Headquarters Marine Corps, United States Marine Corps, 1969-1971; executive assistant to assistant commandant, United States Marine Corps, 1972-1975; commanding officer 6th Marines, United States Marine Corps, 1975-1976; commanding officer 36th Marine amphibious unit, United States Marine Corps, 1975-1976; commanding general Marine Corps. AIr Ground Combat Center, United States Marine Corps, 1978-1980; commander Combined Arms Command, 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade, United States Marine Corps, 1980-1981; deputy for development, director development center Marine Corps Development and Education Command, United States Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, 1981-1982; director operations division plans policies and organizations department Headquarters Marine Corps, United States Marine Corps, 1982-1984; commanding general, III Marine Amphibious Force, 3rd Marine division FMF, United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, 1984-1986; commander eastern recruiting region Marine Corps. Recruit Depot., United States Marine Corps, Paris Island, 1986-1987; retired, United States Marine Corps, 1987; general, Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, Texas, since 1987.
Achievements
Membership
Member Harlingen Rotary.
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Married Jean Carol Cunningham, September 4, 1954. Children: John Stephen, Jeffrey Glyn, Jennifer Leigh.
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Nationality
American
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Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Combat "V, " Bronze Star with Combat "V, " M.S.M. with one bronze star, Korean Svc. medal with three bronze stars, Vietnam Svc. medal with four bronze stars, Korean OrderMil. Merit, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm, United Nations Svc. medal, Vietnam Campaign medal.Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Combat "V, " Bronze Star with Combat "V, " M.S.M. with one bronze star, Korean Svc. medal with three bronze stars, Vietnam Svc. medal with four bronze stars, Korean OrderMil. Merit, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm, United Nations Svc. medal, Vietnam Campaign medal.