298th. Army Ground Forces Band I joined the U.S. Army after graduating from High School in 1946.  I took Basic Training & Band School at Camp Lee in Petersburg, Virginia. I was shipped to Germany & was assigned to the 298th. Band in the American Sector of Berlin. We played for celebrities, high ranking officials & movie stars at Templehof Airport.  We were also sent to Antwerp, Belgium to play for the first war dead to be sent home. The 298th Band also had a Big Dance Band & they played at the Club 48 every week. Thanks to Reinhard von Bronewski, for the beautiful tribute to Americans who served in Berlin.

 

 

Papa & Badgely

Friend ,Mathews ,Papa & Coleman

 

 

298th. Army Dance Band

 

 

Dr. Genia Sakin

 

 

Before nose operation by

Dr. Genia Sakin

 

 

Patch & Club 48 Covers

 

 

298th. Army Band in Parade

 

 

Olympic Stadium Concert

 

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