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Fourth Army Reunion Band

The collection consists of unit history, band history, taps history, correspondence, printed materials, photographs, written memories of band members, awards, concert programs, itineraries, poems, In memoriam info, cassette tapes, and more!

Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Dawson McElwee

Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Dawson McElwee, also referred to as Mr. Mac,  was in the charge of the 4th Army Band from 1948-1955. Mr. Mac and his wife Mary attended the 1st FAB Reunion in Kansas City, MO, in 1988 and continued through 2003. He conducted the Concert Band at each reunion. Below is his baton used at all reunions.

 

    

Fourth Army Band's Orchestra Conductors Baton Used by Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Dawson McElwee

 

 

Fourth Army Reunion Band Programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Program for 1992 is available but memories of the reunion may be found in the Howard Bell collection held by the Texana/Genealogy Department of the San Antonio Public Library.