Glenn H.

Parkin
Born February 28, 1922

Who was Glenn?

Born in Bountiful, Utah
Married High School sweetheart, Clara Lucy

Plattis
3rd of 7 brothers
Followed in fathers footsteps by serving in
the U.S. Navy
Father of an adopted son, Jef
Master Black Smith

Great American Hero

Joined the Navy February 14, 1941 at the age

of 18
10 Months before the attack on Pearl Harbor
Reunited with father the day after the attack
on Pearl Harbor
Father was directly shot at by the Japanese
Glenn survived 2 battle ships sinking in WWII
Received a purple heart among many other
medals

Great Family Friend

USS Northhampton
Sank in the battle of Guadalcanal
December 1942

USS Hoel

Involved in the largest navel battle of World War II, Leyte Gulf
Sank at the battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944
Glenn and his comrades were lost at Sea for 3 days
Many of the sailors were eaten by sharks
Glenn was 1 of 82 survivors of a crew of 337
Sank by the Yamato, the largest battle ship of WWII
Hoel damaged the Yamato so badly it never saw action again

What is the Impact of War on

Society
Glenn and many other service men sufered greatly for the

civil liberties and freedoms that we all enjoy every day.

PTSD is a horrible side efect of war that can haunt its victims
for a life time.
War has destroyed many families and nations.
War is truly hell on earth and it should be avoided at all costs.
Diplomatic avenues should be considered before venturing
into battle.
World Wide Casualties of WWII:
Battle deaths
- 15,000,000
Battle wounded - 25,000,000
Civilian deaths - 45,000,000
*According to the National WWII museum in New Orleans, world-wide casualty estimates
vary. These number do not reflect Chinese casualties which could be more than 50,000,000.

WORKS CITED
National WWII Museum, New Orleans
Deseret News
Battle of Leyte Gulf, History.com
Salt Lake Tribune
New World Encyclopedia
Militaryhistory.about.com