191st Army Band
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The 191st Army Band, popularly known as the Band of the Wild West, is a military band of the U.S. Army Reserve posted at Camp Parks, California. Activated in 1943 as the 91st Infantry Division Band, the unit deployed to Europe in World War II where it fought in the Spring 1945 offensive in Italy. It received its current designation as the 191st Army Band in 2008. The 191st Army Band is a subordinate unit of the U.S. Army's 63rd Regional Support Command.
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191st Army Band | |
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Active | 1943 – Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | military band |
Role | public duties |
Size | 45 |
Part of | 63rd Regional Support Command |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Parks |
Nickname(s) | Band of the Wild West |
Engagements | Rome-Arno campaign (1944) North Apennines campaign (1945) Po Valley campaign (1945) |
Decorations | Army Superior Unit Award |
Website | http://www.bandofthewildwest.com/ |
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Current commander | CW2 Daniel Cech[1] |
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