Remington de B. Vernam

"For the Rockaway, New York land developer, see Remington Vernam (land developer)."

Lieutenant Remington D. B. Vernam (March 24, 1896 - December 1, 1918) was an American pilot who had enlisted in the French air service during World War I, and was transferred to the United States Army Air Service after American entry into the war. He attained ace status when he shot down six enemy planes. Vernam was shot down behind German lines on October 30, 1918 and later died of his wounds. He is buried in the Thiaucourt Cemetery in France.

Vernam Basin, a portion of New York City's Jamaica Bay, is also named in his honor.

Reference: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=12687