#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Harry H. Hollowell - VAntage Point

My grandfather passed from this life at the Leavenworth VAMC in 1974; a WWI combat veteran machine gunner with the Rainbow Division who never missed opportunities to remember his fallen buddies. Probably attended services and ceremonies where this gentleman led the musical parts.

After attending Wichita State University in Kansas, he enlisted in the Army in 1936 and joined the 10th Cavalry Regiment. The regiment traces its origins to 1866, when Congress authorized the creation of four infantry regiments and two cavalry regiments predominantly comprised of African Americans. Located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, the 10th Cavalry Regiment also served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, the Mexican Expedition and World War II.
Hollowell served with the 10th Cavalry Regiment for six years before he entered the Army Music School in 1942. After graduating, he was promoted to warrant officer and served as a bandmaster. He was one of the earliest African Americans to serve as a bandmaster. In this role, he led various Army bands and music programs across the U.S., including at Fort Dix in New Jersey; Fort Carson in Colorado; and Forts Riley and Leavenworth, both in Kansas.

Another outstanding individual who worked hard to achieve everything. Thanks for the share MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.