Stanley Thomas Synar was the son of Frank Synar and Adelaide Peterson. He primarily grew up in the Vann, Oklahoma, area and received his early education there. He also attended and graduated from Warner High School and Connors College located in Warner, Oklahoma.

The 1930 US Census shows the family was living in Vann Township, Muskogee, Oklahoma. The following family members are shown to be living in the home:
Frank Synar Head M 37 Oklahoma
Adelaide Synar Wife F 25 Pennsylvania
Joe Synar Son M 14 Oklahoma
Stanley Synar Son M 11 Oklahoma
Harry Synar Son M 10 Oklahoma
Steve Synar Son M 8 Oklahoma
Edmond Synar Son M 6 Oklahoma
Valentino Synar Son M 2 Oklahoma
Martina Legako M-in-L F 66 Poland

The 1940 Census showed the same information except his grandmother, Martina Legako, had passed away in 1934. Of interest is the fact that Synar is shown in the census with his family in Vann, and also is listed in the census taken at Stillwater, Oklahoma. Synar was then a student at Oklahoma A & M University (now Oklahoma State University in Stillwater where he graduated in 1940.

Synar entered Marine Corps on 7/8/1941 via the Naval Reserve. Designated a Naval Aviator 7/2/1942 (Class 12A41C) in Corpus Christi, Texas and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve. He soon was deployed to the Solomon Islands at a place no one had heard of in Vann, Oklahoma, a place called Guadalcanal.

Lt. Synar (nick-named "Chief" but he was not Native American)) was first assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-112. While in the "Wolf Pack" he was credited with 5 aerial victories over the South Pacific. Reportedly, two of his victories were recorded in world record time of five seconds. He later would be assigned to VMF-214 the famous Black Sheep Squadron, and serve with Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. Synar would earn several decorations for his skillful and valiant actions in aerial combat as well as the Purple Heart for combat wounds.

Synar's citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross reads as follows:
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
Rank: First Lieutenant
Unit: Marine Fighting Squadron 112 (VMF-112)
Citation:
"For heroism and extraordinary achievement as a member of Marine Fighting Squadron One Twelve in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Island Area on June 5, and June 7, 1943. When his flight of fighters and bombers encountered twenty-five enemy Zeros and float biplanes following a highly successful assault on hostile shipping in the Shortland-Kahili Area, First Lieutenant Synar unhesitatingly plunged into a daring and determined attack and completely destroyed two of the biplanes. Two days later, during a series of swift, sharp engagements with an enemy fighter sweep of forty Zeros, he observed a hostile plane menacing his division leader and promptly shot it down. First Lieutenant Synar's heroic conduct and superb airmanship on these two occasions, as well as in numerous strafing attacks on enemy warship and ground installations in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval traditions."

One of Synar's Air Medal awards reads as follows:
AIR MEDAL (AM)
Rank: First Lieutenant
Unit: Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214) USN
Citation:
"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Division Leader of Marine Fighting Squadron Two Fourteen against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area on August 4 and 29, 1943. When his group of escort planes covering our fighter craft encountered an attacking formation of twelve enemy Zeros while returning from a strafing mission, First Lieutenant Snyar led his group in an effective interception of the hostile force and, although painfully wounded in this action, successfully flew his plane and landed at our Segi-base. On a subsequent strafing mission to Tombulu bay, he directed his fire accurately and with splendid timing, setting ablaze two enemy barges and a heavily loaded steamer. First Lieutenant Synar's superb airmanship, courage and loyal devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions with the United States Naval Service."

Synar left the Marine Corps 2/22/1946 with the rank of Captain. After his release, Synar ran for Congress in Oklahoma's Second District. Although Synar's run for Congress was unsuccessful, he would be appointed to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board by Governor Roy Turner in 1946. He would serve on this board for eight years. Synar's nephew would later run for that same Congressional seat and win, serving eight terms before succumbing to illness.

Also in 1946, Synar began a successful career in ranching and real estate. He formed Eastern Oklahoma Land & Cattle Company in Muskogee with his brother Steve. In 1973 he formed Synar Land Company in Tulsa, a real estate brokerage and development company still in operation today and run by his son, Stanley, Jr.

After he returned home from the war, Synar married Elizabeth Synar. He would later marry Judy Kay Wilson.

Stanley Synar died 4/30/1998 after being diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a form of pre-Leukemia. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. He loved life to the fullest and the men he flew with in the Wolf Pack and the Black Sheep Squadron.

Captain Stanley Thomas Synar, earned the following awards/decorations for his service in the United States Marine Corps during World War II:
- USN/USMC Gold Aviator's Wings
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Purple Heart
- Combat Action Ribbon
- USN/USMC Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with star
- American Theater of Operations Campaign Medal
- Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations Campaign Medal with bronze campaign/battle stars
- World War II victory Medal

Semper Fidelis, and long live the memory of this American hero.