Description

From left, Major Jay Zeamer in military uniform, his mother in civilian clothing including a hat with a veil, his father in civilian clothing, General H. H. Arnold in military uniform. In white letters at bottom right corner of image: "26675 A. C."

Original caption: "Major Jay Zeamer, Jr., of the Institute Class of 1950, receives the Congressional Medal of Honor from General H. H. Arnold, commander of the Army Air Forces, at the Pentagon in Washington. His parents witnessed the ceremony at which Major Zeamer's heroism as pilot in a mapping expedition over Bougainville last June was signalized."

Used in: Technology Review, Feb 1944 p. 207

Original caption: "Presentation of medal, Left to right: Major Jay Zeamer, Mrs. Jay Zeamer (Mother), Mr. Jay Zeamer. (Father) and Gen. H. H. Arnold."

Original credit: "Released for publication -- credit -- Official Photo U. S. Air Forces"