Matthew A. Zimmerman
Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr. | |
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Major General Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr. 18th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
Born |
Rock Hill, South Carolina | December 9, 1941
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1967 - 1994 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards |
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.
He is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
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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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