Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1775 -. Official Military Personnel Files, 1905 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Bernard Rich.

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Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1775 -. Official Military Personnel Files, 1905 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Bernard Rich.

1942-1948

This Official Military Personnel File includes records from the following folders: Service Documents (September 15, 1942 - March 2, 1948); Service Record Book (September 15, 1942 - May 24, 1944); Correspondence (January 12, 1943 - September 13, 1945); Disciplinary (September 22, 1943); Medical Records (September 15, 1942 - May 20, 1944).

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eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11642845

National Archives at St. Louis

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Rich, Buddy, 1917-1987

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Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time. Rich was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He discovered his affinity for jazz music at a young age and began drumming at the age of 2. He began playing jazz in 1937, working with acts such as Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Harry James. From 1942 to 1944, Rich served in the U.S. Marines. In 1966, he recorded a big-band s...