Tucker served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp during WWII where he earned a Purple Heart, Combat Action for Service award for WWII, Presidential Unit Citation for Service in Okinawa, American Campaign Medal for WWII, Asiatic/Pacific Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal and an Expert Rifle Badge

Tahlequah Proudly honors Fred Tucker Glad who served as a in  Corporal in the United States Marine Corps in WWII.