Matthew A. Zimmerman
Chaplain (Major General) Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr., USA (born December 9, 1941) is a retired American Army officer who served as the 18th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1990 to 1994. He was the first African American to hold this position.
Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr. | |
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 Major General Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr. 18th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
| Born | December 9, 1941 Rock Hill, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1994 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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He is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Awards and decorations
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Legion of Merit |
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Bronze Star |
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Meritorious Service Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters) |
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Army Commendation Medal |
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
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National Defense Service Medal |
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Vietnam Service Medal (with four bronze service stars) |
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Army Service Ribbon |
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Overseas Service Ribbon (with award numeral 2) |
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Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal |
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Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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| Preceded by Charles J. McDonnell |
Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1989 – 1990 |
Succeeded by Donald W. Shea |
| Preceded by Norris L. Einertson |
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1990 – 1994 |
Succeeded by Donald W. Shea |
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