Arnald Gabriel D - Day

[caappy]

Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel (born May 31, 1925 in Cortland, New York) was the Commander and Conductor from the United States Air Force Band, United States Air Force Symphony Orchestra, and Singing Sergeants from 1964 to 1985.In 1990, he was named the first Conductor Emeritus of the United States Air Force Band and the 29th DIV Band of the Virginia Army National Guard.

During World War II, he served as an infantryman (as a machine gunner) with the US Army's 29th Infantry Division in Europe and was part of the D-Day invasion force on Omaha Beach. For his service in Europe he received two Bronze Star medals, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the French Croix de Guerre.

After leaving the Army, Arnald Gabriel worked at a canning factory due to not being able to go to college. Later on, his old High School Band Director decided that Gabriel was too talented to waste his days in a canning factory. Gabriels old High School director paid for Gabriel to attend Ithaca College in 1946. He earned both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Music Education in the Ithaca College.

Colonel Gabriel retired from the United States Air Force Band and the Air Force in February, 1985. In 1990, he was named the first Conductor Emeritus of the United States Air Force Band at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.

Additionally, Colonel Gabriel is a Professor Emeritus of George Mason University.

Sent him 2 photos on 25 Jun and got them back signed on 8 July.

Col Arnald Gabriel
545 E Braddock Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22314

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