CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. (AP) — A 99-year-old veteran who led an Army division’s band during World War II is being honored at an event being held at the New York National Guard’s main training facility.

Herman Giersch (geersh) of Wawa, Pennsylvania, will join other former commanders of the 42nd Infantry Division band for Saturday night’s reunion at the Camp Smith Training Site in Westchester County.

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