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Henry Fries
Marine Band Director / Leader Henry Fries

Henry Fries

Director, Dec. 14, 1871 – Aug. 27, 1873

Henry Fries was born in Segeberg, Germany, and enlisted as 15th Leader of the Marine Band on Dec. 14, 1871. He was discharged on Aug. 27, 1873.