He is 1 of only 8 known Eagle Scouts who received the Medal of Honor; and he is also the only navigator awarded that medal. A buliding at Virginia Tech University, his alma mater, is named in his honor.

His Medal of Honor citation:
Awarded posthumously for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Robert Edward Femoyer, United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 711th Bombardment Squadron, 447th Bombardment Group (H), Eighth Air Force, in action near Merseburg, Germany, on 2 November 1944. While on a mission, the bomber, of which Second Lieutenant Femoyer was the navigator, was struck by three enemy anti-aircraft shells. The plane suffered serious damage and Second Lieutenant Femoyer was severely wounded in the side and back by shell fragments which penetrated his body. In spite of extreme pain and great loss of blood he refused an offered injection of morphine. He was determined to keep his mental faculties clear in order that he might direct his plane out of danger and so save his comrades. Not being able to arise from the floor, he asked to be propped up in order to enable him to see his charts and instruments. He successfully directed the navigation of his lone bomber for 2 1/2 hours so well it avoided enemy flak and returned to the field without further damage. Only when the plane had arrived in the safe area over the English Channel did he feel that he had accomplished his objective; then, and only then, he permitted an injection of a sedative. He died shortly after being removed from the plane. The heroism and self-sacrifice of Second Lieutenant Femoyer are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 35, May 9, 1945

Action Date: 2-Nov-44

Service: Army Air Forces

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Company: 711th Bombardment Squadron

Regiment: 447th Bombardment Group (H)

Division: 8th Air Force

Femoyer, Robert Edward, 2nd Lt