Join The Navy - Cmdr. Charles Brendler

About this film

Cmdr. Charles Brendler 1898-1965 Charles Brendler was born in 1898 and joined the Navy at the age of 15 in 1913. His enlistment began in two peculiar ways, as he was living in New York City at the time and auditioned on board the USS Florida, anchored in the New York Harbor. Brendler was the only musician to pass the physical, but had to hide his age, telling the recruiters that he was 18 years old. While serving on the Florida, he ended up seeking out clarinet teachers at the various foreign ports where the ship would dock. Brendler's assignment on board the Florida ended up being the only such assignment of his career when, upon his re-enlistment in 1917, he was transferred to the Navy Yard Band to fill a clarinet vacancy. Brendler remained in this band for the rest of his career. Brendler became the Leader of the Navy Band in January of 1942, took the rank of Lieutenant and soon after began making his mark. With the nation locked in the middle of World War II, Brendler took the opportunity to take advantage of the many musicians who were facing the draft. Brendler requested and was given an extra allowance of 14 members to the Navy Band, bringing the total number of musicians in…

Directors & creators

dont1961

Subjects

OTR;US Navy Band;Cmdr. Charles Brendler;Navy Recruitment;US Navy;Music;US Navy Orchestra

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