Lieutenant Frederick A. Zender USAS.

- Born November 4, 1892 in Brooklyn, NY.
- Enlisted in Army June 1917 in Plattsburg, NY and attended First Officers
Training Camp.
- Transferred to Signal Corps Aviation Section and graduated from the University of Texas School of Military Aeronautics January 1918.
- Completed Flight Training at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, Spring 1918.
- Commissioned a 2ndLt with RMA (Reserve Military Aviator) rating March 18,1918.
- After the war he continued in the Reserve Corps with a JMA (Junior
Military Aviator) rating until January 18, 1928.
- Joined American Legion Post 854, Valley Stream, NY, in 1930 and served in all capacities including Commander in 1936.
- Joined the 40 and 8 in 1937 and was Chaplain until moving to California in 1948.
- Was Associate Member of Aviators Post 743.
- Spent many years as member of school boards in Valley Stream, NY.
- Served on local Draft Board in World War II (WWII).
- Prior to WWII ran tests for War Department on Aircraft Spotting and was prepared to activate on Pearl Harbor Day as Chief Observer for Aircraft Warning Service Station F21.
- He was a 32nd degree Mason.
- He served his Church in many capacities.
- He married his wife, Elisabeth Renshaw May 18, 1927.
- He retired in 1969 at age 76.
- He died Nov 22, 1988 at age 96.
- He spent his lifetime serving and loving his country, family, and fellow man.