Unit Band Photos - More 1960s

Unit Band 186, c. 1969

Back Row L-R: J. Lewis, R. Adkins, S. Doidge, K. Hoffman, G. Suback, D. Barnes, E. Constantino, J. Amos

Front Row L-R: P. Hickle, R. Coveau, R. Kadow, R. Montoya, T. Schuder, J. P. Weinel, E. Scheidness, T. Simpson, F. Backlund, C. King, M. Barmore

Unit Band 106, 1967

Taken aboard USS Bryce Canyon (AD36) enroute to Westpac

(Above photo submitted by David Blakeley)

Unit Band 193, 1969

Taken aboard USS Shangri-La (CVA38) while on Med cruise

(Above photo submitted by Richard Cordes)

Unit Band 147 (ComNavAirLant) taken between 1965 - 1966 at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, VA

L to R Trumpets - Bob 'Doc' DeSavage, Bill Eggleton, Dave Bagaus, Joe Andrea. Trombones - Fleetis 'Stretch' Hannah, Barry Carlson, John 'J.J' Fordham, Lou Rakosey (French horn). Saxes - Lloyd Weinberg, Jerry 'Louie The Pimp' Greer, Carl Wolfe, Pete Rankin, Richard 'Mondo' Kane Piano - Clarence 'Danny' Cebrun Bass - Fran Corragio Drums - Bruce Wood Leader - Clarence Brown

(Photo submitted by Robert "Doc" DeSavage)

12th ND Band, circa 1963

12th Naval District Band 1963 or 64: Dave Riegert, drums; Mike Beegle, Clar; Jim Grafmyer, trpt; Ed Smith, Bari

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CincSouth Band 1968, somewhere in Italy.

Marshall Hawkins, Bandmaster(far left), Jim Christie, Drum Major. From the right going back:1^st row; Tom (Pappy) Lauver, George Benoit, Vern Dreier, Bob Dennard, Jim Robinson, Bob Goodyear. 2^nd row; Pete Codispoti, Bob Brooks, Mike McGee, Bob Stewart, Doug Hines. 3^rd row; Jerry Chenot, Ron Garcia, Gary Adams, ?, ?. 4^th row; Bob Bell, Ernie Coleman, Don Blossfield, John Clemmer, Dave Brownlee, ?. Other members at that time were Steve Stroub, Andy Molica, Bud DiPuma, Dave Keeping, Terry Chesson, Vern Sivertson, Demetrio Morale, ‘Dizzy’ Gillispie, Roger Myers, Nick Vigil, Willie Singleton, Charles Yadloski & Danny Samoza. I know there are a few more, but can’t remember who.

(Photo submitted by John Clemmer, MU1, USN, Ret.)

Unit Band 194, COMCARDIV IV, on tour in Italy, 1961

From Left to Right: Piano - Rennick Ross Bass - Al Bouton Guitar - Gus Smith Drums - Wilbur England
Trumpets - Dan Masse, Tom Reigert, Ted Zelio, Richard Coxwell
Trombones - Peter Terpatsi, Jim Langan, Tom Vanderwest, Hans Leer
Saxes - Bob Dennard, Roy Weaver, Gerry Crossman, Phil Letcher, Al Pina
Leader - Quintin Reitzel

(Submitted by Tom Vanderwest)

12th Naval District Dance Band circa 1964

Dance Band Leader- Jim Grafmyer
1st row L to R: Ed Smith (bari) Billy Joe Gore (tenor) Mike Beegle (alto) Art Poulos (alto) Bob Sponholz (tenor)
2nd row: Tom Kretch (bone) John Kendall (bone) Olie Olson (bass)
3rd row: Hansett (trpt) Jim Grafmyer (trpt) Derwood Plyler (trpt) Dave Riegert (hidden) drums

12th Naval District Band Bandmaster CWO4 Gerry Bowen.
Photo taken in a hanger probably on Treasure Island.
(Submitted by Mike Beegle)

USS Columbus (CG-12) cruise book, 1964. These photos are of the COMCRUDESFLOT II band.

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