Virginia Tech Corps of Cadet (VTCC) Guidon Practice Test

Which WWII MOH recipient was a B-17 navigator who navigated a damaged plane despite severe wounds?

First Lieutenant Richard Shea Jr.

Second Lieutenant Robert E. Femoyer

This question highlights a moment of extraordinary courage under fire, where keeping control of the aircraft and its course was as crucial as any shot fired. Robert E. Femoyer served as the navigator aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress. During a mission over enemy territory, the bomber took severe damage, but he remained at his post, navigating the crippled plane and guiding it toward safety despite sustaining severe wounds. His actions helped bring the crew home and demonstrated unwavering duty and self-sacrifice, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

First Lieutenant Jimmie Monteith Jr.

First Lieutenant Gary Lee Miller