Not only was Harrison Smith Glancy was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France and the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but he was also the Great Uncle of Master Chief Terry Glancy!  In 1924, Harrison won a gold medal as a member of the winning U.S. team in the men’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay, together with teammates Ralph Breyer, Wally O’Connor and Johnny Weissmuller.  Harrison Glancy and his American teammates set new world records in both the semifinals (9:59.4) and final (9:53.4). On September 22, 2002 Harris Glancy died. 

So who is Master Chief Terry Glancy?

Master Chief Terry Glancy was born and raised in Hitchins, Kentucky.  Master Chief Glancy started his navy career in 1972 when he enlisted in Ashland, Kentucky.  Initially rated as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (ABH) Master Chief Glancy cross-rated to Cryptologic Technician (Collection) CTR rating.  As a cryptologist, Master Chief Glancy served in the following duty stations: NSGA Keflavik Iceland, NSGA Azores, NSGA Rota Spain, NSGA Hawaii, NSGA Fort Meade Maryland and NTTC Corry Station, Pensacola. 

CTRCM JimBob Carragher presenting award to CTRCM Terry Glancy.

While stationed in NSGA Kunia and Rota Spain, Master Chief Glancy served as a direct support operator and supervisor.  While on a seven month deployment in USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Southern Watch, Master Chief Glancy qualified Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. 

His personal awards include Defense Meritorious Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3), National Defense Medal (2), Good Conduct Medal (7) and various unit and campaign medals.  He is married to the former Deborah Herkenhoff, the Daughter of CTRCM Herkenhoff.

CTRCM Terry Glancy with his wife Deborah Glancy

Although not the swimmer like his Great Uncle Harrison Glancy, Master Chief Glancy excelled in basketball and softball.  He also enjoys hotrods, classic cars and motorcycles.

Master Chief Terry Glancy served 30 years in the US Navy.

Terry worked for the C&O railroad right out of high school 1971.  One year later he made the decision to join the Navy and enlisted in 1972.  Started his 30 year career as an ABH, and crossed over to CTR in 1976 with plenty of A and C schools to follow.  His duty stations read like a travel guide…Iceland, Azores, Spain, Hawaii, FT Meade, and lastly Pensacola, FL.  Learned quickly that three months as a Direct Support member, Rota, is nothing compared to the long haul sailors doing months and years at sea.  Although, while in Hawaii he did a seven month tour on the USS Nimitz during the first Gulf War 1992.  Retired as a CTRCM(SW) 2002 Pensacola, FL.  Married to Deborah a Navy Brat 1975…which he met in Iceland.  Most notable awards Defense Meritorious Medal, Meritorious Service Medal,  3 Navy Commendation Medal and Surface Warfare Pin 1992.  Although not the swimmer that his 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist Great Uncle Harrison Glancy was he did excel in basketball and softball.