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Unit Band 24 The photos below are of the USS Enterprise (CV6) "Hellcats" band of 1941 - 1944. On December 7, 1941 this band was a day or two out of Pearl Harbor aboard an ammunition ship. Note: prior to the Enterprise leaving Pearl Harbor for refit in Bremerton, Washington all members were raised to Petty Officer First Class, and Bandmaster Ellis was made Chief. Note: We apologize in advance for any names misspelled. Thanks to Jim Boatner for these photos.
The Big "E"
Flight Deck: Probably February, 1942 (W. T. Barr, Photographer) Front row: R. Knutson MUS 2/c, J. W. Hazard MUS 2/c, H. B. Desch MUS 1/c, R. E. McCauley MUS 1/c, R. Brevik MUS 1/c, M. H. Schneider MUS 1/c, A. E. Sjoblom MUS 1/c Back row: C. Ellis MUS 1/c (Bandmaster), V. H.
Ranney MUS 2/c, F. L. Gooch MUS 1/c,
Enterprise Ready Room, 1942 or 1943 (Click on thumbnail to see photo.)
(Click the button to hear a recording from October, 1943 of Unit Band 24 playing "Birmingham Buggy Ride Funeral At Sea, USS Enterprise, 1942 These were taken 27 Oct. 1942 during burial services after the battle of Santa Cruz.
(Photos submitted by TJ Moore) Here's a photo of the NAS Seattle band from 1944. This band was a part of the "Great Lakes Experience". NAS Seattle was located at what became Sand Point Naval Station. During WWII no African American musicians were allowed to attend the Navy School of Music. These musicians were professionals recruited out of the African American community and given training at Great Lakes Naval Station.
(Photo contributed by Mike Beegle)
(Frank Rodowicz and Hugo Montenegro)
A few photos of the Newport band ranging from 1943 - 1945. Band leader is Frank Rodowicz (1918 - 1970). I also believe that Artie Shaw may have led this band prior to my father taking over. Other noteworthy members, Hugo Montenegro and Hugh Khlare who eventually married lead singer Kay. (Submitted by Rich
Rodowicz) A. I. "Gus" Gustafson Gus' son contributed these photos and several more from the 1950s.
USS Erie Band, July 4, 1940, in Quito, Ecuador. Gus is on Tuba
Puerto Rico Band, 1944 - 1945. Although Gus isn't in this photo, he was sent down to Puerto Rico to form the band.
Boston Band, 1948 - 1950 Chief Gustafson at left (Photos submitted by Edwin Gustafson)
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