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Roland Glenn

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Roland Glenn tells the story behind being awarded the Purple Heart medal for combat he faced on Okinawa. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (3:19)

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After landing on the island of Okinawa, Roland Glenn remembers a morbid lesson he was given on what it means to be a "replacement" before taking over command of his first unit. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (7:28)

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Roland Glenn describes a Japanese surprise attack as his tank and infantry convoy attempted to make their way across a valley in Okinawa. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (5:16)

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While solemnly preparing for the invasion of the Japanese mainland, Roland Glenn recalls hearing the news of the atomic bombs and the subsequent Japanese surrender. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (2:20)

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After the surrender of Japan, Roland Glenn remembers his unit being converted to "storybook soldiers" in order to occupy Korea after World War II, only to experience a few very non-storybook events while stationed there. Conducted by David Watts, Jr. (6:12)

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Roland Glenn describes taking part in one of the last major battles on Okinawa, and the subsequent final push to clear Japanese fighters off the island. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (6:40)

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Roland Glenn describes being part of the largest flotilla ever assembled and the subsequent invasion of the island of Okinawa. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (14:42)

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Roland Glenn recalls how a childhood hunting lesson helped prepare him for combat during World War II. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (7:06)

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Roland Glenn talks about an important lesson in leadership he was taught by his company commander on the island of Okinawa. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (8:53)

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While in between frontline combat on the island of Okinawa, Roland Glenn remembers taking on a small companion. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (2:03)