Sergeant Glen Dattilo
Branch of Service: Air Force
Years of Service: 1967-1971
Military Occupation: Munitions Maintenance Specialist
Honors/Awards: National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze star; Republic of Vietnam Combat Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze stars; Air Force Medal; Air Force Medal; Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Glen F. Dattilo was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 14, 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1967 and served in Vietnam, Korea, and Thailand as a Munitions Maintenance Specialist. After his honorable discharge in 1971, Dattilo returned to Kentucky, where he became a Forester working for the Commonwealth. He received many awards including Outstanding Dedication to the Commonwealth and Tree Farm Inspector of the Year. He is a Kentucky Colonel and an Eagle Scout, serving as a scout leader for many years.
He has volunteered at the VA and with the American Legion Post 8 Honor Guard and presently serves as the Commander. He has served over 1700 military funerals honoring deceased veterans.