Wallace Henry Hartley
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Wallace Hartley, bandmaster and violinist on board the Titanic |
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| Born | Wallace Henry Hartley (1878-06-02)2 June 1878 Colne, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 15 April 1912(1912-04-15) (aged 33) RMS Titanic, Atlantic Ocean |
| Occupation | Violinist, Bandleader |
| Religion | Methodist Christian |
Wallace Henry Hartley (2 June 1878 – 15 April 1912) was an English violinist and bandleader on the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage. He became famous for leading the eight member band as the ship sank on 15 April 1912. He died in the sinking.
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