Medal of Honor Books

Heroes in the War on Terrorism

NAVY    -  MARINES   -  AIR FORCE   - ARMY O.E.F.  - ARMY O.I.F.

These books contain the citations for nearly all of the awards of the Silve Star and higher to members of each branch of service in the War on Terrorism. Books include photos of most recipients, some biographical data, analysis of awards by rank, unit, date, and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA of AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES

Arlington National Cemetery

BORN:  July 25, 1918 at Carlisle, PA

Entered Service in the US Army Air Forces from Machias, ME

Earned The Medal of Honor During World War II For heroism on June 16, 1943, during an air mission Buka, Solomon Islands.

DIED:  March 22, 2007 at the age of 88

Major Zeamer volunteered as pilot of a B-17 assigned a photographic mapping mission over the formidably defended Buka area of the Solomon Islands on June 16, 1943. Although attacked by numerous enemy fighters, Major Zeamer proceeded with his mapping run. During the attack he was wounded, his leg broken and his plane heavily damaged. Despite this he still maneuvered his aircraft so skillfully that his gunners were able to fight off the enemy for 40 minutes. Major Zeamer's crew destroyed four hostile planes and he shot down another himself. Weak from loss of blood, he refused medical aid until the enemy had broken off action. Despite lapses into unconsciousness, he directed the flight safely to a friendly base 580 miles away.