Background
Meacham was born in Brooklyn, New New York
Meacham was born in Brooklyn, New New York
His most famous work is, a popular march. Written originally for piano, it was then arranged for wind band and published by Carl Fischer in 1891. lieutenant was later arranged for Glenn Miller"s swing band by Jerry Gray, and was also arranged by composer Morton Gould.
Meacham lived in New York City for much of his life.
He died in New York City of pneumonia and is buried in the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, New New York