High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 33 text:
“
CADET-MIDSHIPMAN FREDERICK R. ZITO Official citation as follows: “The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal to: Frederick R. Zito Cadet-Midshipman (Engine) Citation: For heroism beyond the line of duty. The ship on which he served was tor- pedoed at night. The crew abandoned the fast-sinking ship in an orderly manner ex- cept for one man. This man, a fireman weighing 250 pounds, lost his hold in descending the Jacob's ladder. In his struggle to catch himself, he became so fouled in the boat falls that he was hanging head down and helpless. Zito left his position in the life- boat, climbed hand over hand up the falls, and attempted to extract the now thoroughly panic-stricken man. Thwarted in his efforts to save the fire- man, the young cadet cut the falls above them with his clasp knife and both men fell into the sea. Zito worked desperately to remove the ropes from the still struggling man. Failing to do this and now at the point of exhaustion, he took the entangled man in tow until both were picked up by the lifeboat. Zito’s heroism in thus saving the life of one of his shipmates at great risk to his own is in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine. For the President Emory Scott Land Chairman United States Maritime Commission egiment
”
Page 32 text:
“
The Regiment is more than just a group of people; it is a society of men bound together for a definite purpose— to become Merchant Marine officers second to none. To achieve this aim, the Regiment makes a contribution of prime importance as we strive together to develop in each Cadet-Midshipman a
”
Page 34 text:
“
vStimnm' D. K. Hereford, Regimental Aide; M. L. Olesen, Regi- mental Security; D. E. Kaisand, Regimental Adjutant; L. A. Farber, Regimental Commander; F. W. Marshall, Regimental Welfare and Recreation; G. P. Brown, Regi- mental Communications; R. L. Friedman, Regimental Drill Master. 40
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
