The Reminiscences of Adm. Chester R. Bender, USCG (Ret.): 1914-1986

Chester R. Bender
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As a flier in World War II, Admiral Bender had some significant experiences in Air-Sea Rescue work with Squadron #1 based at San Diego and with the Far East Air Force in the Philippines. He later prepared an Air-Sea Rescue Manual to incorporate lessons learned. Other significant assignments included duty as pilot and personal aide to Admiral Joseph Farley and duty in Washington in the divisions of war plans, program analysis and administrative management. He was Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy from 1965 to 1967 and Commandant of the Coast Guard (1970-1974).

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Published: 07/15/1997
ISBN: 9781682690666
Pages: 588
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.25d