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Brendler, Charles was born on February 12, 1898 in New York City. Son of Ivan and Mary (Kamen) Brendler.
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Charles Brendler, American band conductor. Recipient Commendation ribbon (Navy), Good Conduct, Mexican Service and Victory medals World War I; American Defense Service, American Area Campaign, and Victory Medals World World War World World War World War II Member White House Corresponding Association, American Bandmaster Association, Kilties Band of Canada, Kappa Kappa Psi.
Education
Museum Doctorate. honorary, Washington College of Music, 1943.
Career
Entered United States Navy, 1913, commissioned Lieutenant, 1942, promoted lieutenant commander, 1947. Served aboard United States Ship Florida, 1913-1917. With United States Navy Band since 1917, beginning as solo clarinetist, became assistant leader, 1938-1941, assistant conductor, 1938-1942, conductor and officer in charge since 1942.
Solo clarinetist with the band during entire enlisted service period, 1917-1938.
Achievements
Membership
Member White House Corresponding Association, American Bandmaster Association, Kilties Band of Canada, Kappa Kappa Psi. Clubs: National Press, Variety (Washington). Made honorary “Admiral,” Texas Navy, governor Texas, 1948.
Connections
Married Gertrude Lenny, June 15, 1919. Children: Alma (Mistress Robert Weiss), Ivan.
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June 29, 1965 (aged 67) -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Commendation ribbon (Navy), Good Conduct, Mexican Service and Victory medals World War I. American Defense Service, American Area Campaign, and Victory Medals World World War World World War World War IIRecipient Commendation ribbon (Navy), Good Conduct, Mexican Service and Victory medals World War I. American Defense Service, American Area Campaign, and Victory Medals World World War World World War World War II