SOLDIERS OF THE SOUTH SIMILKAMEEN

Lower Similkameen Indian Band

Glen Douglas

US Military Service No. 39489900

Born: 1 February 1927

Died: 22 May 2011

Son of Harry Squakin

Master Sergeant

Served in World War II, Korea & Vietnam

1944 - 1966

Born Isadore Squakin in Penticton, Glen Douglas moved to Washington State and volunteered to serve the US Army during World War II as a paratrooper (a screaming eagle). As he was underage, his father had him discharged where he returned to California and promptly signed up again. He continued to serve thru the Korean war and into the Vietnam war during which time he was awarded 4 Silver Stars for “conspicuous gallantry in action”; 4 Bronze Stars for “heroic service”; and 8 Purple Hearts for “wounded in action”.

Notes: Silver Star award; House of Representatives Tribute; Spoksman-Reveiw Obit.

Veterans History Project

Interview with Glen Douglas

2004