Person Open DS/UK/598 Ricketts; Frederick Joseph Ricketts (1881-1945); Major; British Royal Marine Ricketts Frederick Joseph Ricketts 1881-1945 British Royal Marine Male pen name, Kenneth J. Alford

Musician; Composer Frederick Joseph Ricketts (21 February 1881 – 15 May 1945) was a British composer of marches for band. Under the pen name Kenneth J. Alford, he composed marches which are considered to be great examples of the art. His career as Bandmaster in the British Army, and latterly as Director of Music in the Royal Marines, is legendary. Conductors, musicians, and the public, have been known to agree with conductor Sir Vivian Dunn in calling Ricketts "The British March King." Ricketts’ frequent use of the saxophone contributed to its permanent inclusion in military bands. Director of Music in the Royal Marines International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 8/7/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 0e4e0177-582a-4e80-a05f-500095997905