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Freddie Roman’s rise from Marine hero to entertainer legend
The article traces Freddie’s life from a controversial strip nightclub memory to his Marine service in Korea where he earned the Silver Star as a machine gunner. After the war he pursued music, studying at UCLA and Cal State LA, performing with the Los Angeles Symphony and leading the Romans duo with Steve. It profiles their act at the Winchester Inn and notes Freddie’s long career, alongside other entertainers like organist Donn Clayton and country acts at local venues.
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Freddie
Ina
Freddia
Marines
Korea
First Marines
South Korea
Chosen
UCLA
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles Symphony
Music Center
The
Romans
Preddie
Steve
Gems
Freddies
Winchester Inn
Jerry Wallace
Soda Atlantic Ave
Jerry
Tony Treece
Kansas City
Tex Willams
Grand Old Opry
Flipper
Cherlin
Johnny Reno
Daniel Boone
Night Gallery
Tony