Powell, Glave Thomas (P3, C1, L36)

Sergeant Glave Thomas Powell of Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, died on 12 January 1975 in an auto accident returning home from training. Powell enlisted in the Kentucky Army National Guard's Service Battery, 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery on 25 June 1970. Drill was dismissed early on the day of his death due to hazardous driving conditions. Powell left the armory and died in a single car accident on Parkers Mill Road returning home from drill. Powell had previous military service with the U. S. Air Force from July 1966 to January 1970. His awards and decorations include: Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal and the Kentucky Service Ribbon. Powell perished in the same accident as his comrade Private First Class Timothy George Uhl. In his civilian life he was an employee of the Harrodsburg City Water Department.