Christopher Zeimantz
Born: November 1, 1917 at Reardon, Washington
Home Town: Hollywood, California
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Christopher Zeimantz, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Plane, in action on 19 October 1944, while deployed over the Central Philippines, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.