

Commandant of the United States Coast Guard (1914-1996)
Arlington National Cemetery
Chester R. Bender (* 14. March 1914 in Burnsville; † 20. July 1996 in Moraga) was a commandant of the United States Coast Guard. He was 82 years old. He studied at United States Coast Guard Academy. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.