Glen
was born on 12th February 1940 in Melbourne, Australia. When he was eighteen
he was called up for National Service and on completion, joined 2 Commando
Company (CMF), which he left four years later with the rank of Sergeant.
He then moved to UK
and at once joined the British Army in the Parachute Regiment.
After completing his
parachute training, he served in the Middle East in Bahrain, Aden and Dhala.
He next went to Singapore and Borneo with 'C' (Independent) Company, which
was the forerunner of today's Patrol Companies and Platoons.
He was discharged in
November 1965.
