156th Infantry Band performs in the garden at a townhouse, London, June 1943
Gift of Frank Rosato
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Photograph. The 156th Infantry Band stands at attention in the courtyard of 63 St. James Street. Personal caption on photo reverse: "Rosato. Pg. 55. In Courtyard at 63 St. James Street in London." Stamped caption on reverse: "ETO HQ 43 4629 Hylton 28.6.43. An American Infantry Band in a London Park."; "Confidential until reclassified by censor."; and "Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 30 Jun 1943 Press Censor ETO USA." London. 30 June 1943
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06/30/1943
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Items from the service of band leader/conductor Frank Joseph Rosato, who was born in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans to Italian immigrant parents. Rosato attended Tulane University to study engineering, and graduated in 1937. He served as a Chief Warrant Officer and was the leader of the band of the 156th Infantry Regiment, which was part of the Louisiana National Guard and was mustered into federal service on November 25, 1940. Rosato served in the European Theater and was asked to perform at the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany in July of 1945. Collection includes about 50 photographs related to Rosato's service.
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England
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53.000
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-2.000
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