'Hamming it up' in this photograph are part of 'The Commandos Orchestra' who played at the Army, Navy and Airforce Dance Hall in George Street. They originally began as ‘The Revellers’ and ended as 'The Commanders'. From left: Devon Christensen (bass); Peter Jordan (piano); Alan Jordan (drums).

Commandos Orchestra
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011N_Mus20_005667
- Title
- Commandos Orchestra
- Relation
- CA: Jordan Family Papers
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- George Street, Palmerston North
- Date
- 1945 to 1946
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- Attribution + NonCommercial
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