1SG BOBBY R. DUFFER (Retired)
First Sergeant and Enlisted Bandleader of the 312th Army Band
22 February 1988 - April 7th, 2003
Former First Sergeant and Enlisted Bandleader. Currently retired, 1SG Duffer accumulated over thirty years of service in the Army and Army Bands. He entered the Army with the United States Military Academy Band at West Point in 1971 and then joined the 312th Army Band in 1977 where he served in several duty positions including Acting Commander. Receiving Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees, he was trained on all band instruments, strings and piano however, his primary instrument was saxophone. His greatest musical influence was his high school band director, which led him to his own civilian career as a high school band director for over 25 years. "My years in Army Bands allowed me many experiences and opportunities I would not otherwise have had and the friendships I made will last forever. Given the opportunity I would do it again". If you wish to correspond with me my email address is bobby.duffer@us.army.mil
Awards:
Meritorious Service Medal 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Commendation Medal 9 Jun 87
Army Achievement Medal 4 Apr 03
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal 6th Award 18 Dec 02
National Defense Service Medal 2nd Award
Armed Forces Reserve Medal 2nd Award 18 Dec 98
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3)
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon 7-19 Feb 02
Army Service Ribbon