Kennard F. Bubier was born on 11 October 1902 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He was married to Naomi Rinehart Hafeskebring and Sophy B. Jorgenson. He died on 2 July 1983 in Corona del Mar, California, USA.
Gunnery Sergeant, U. S. Marine Corps; top notch aviation mechanic who maintained the aircraft on the expedition. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel, U.S.M.C., and worked for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation until his retirement.