Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 93 (July 6, 1943)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Hubert Zemke (ASN: 0-22353), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Airplane in the 56th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, while leading the 56th Fighter Group on twenty-five combat missions over enemy-occupied Europe, from 3 April 1943 through 31 May 1943. Colonel Zemke’s brilliant leadership, courage, and skill, and the vigorousness of his attacks upon the enemy set an inspiring example for all members of his command. Fervently seeking out the enemy on all occasions, Colonel Zemke has destroyed two enemy airplanes in aerial combat and has inflicted severe damage on two others. The courage, skill and leadership displayed by Colonel Zemke on each of his missions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.