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.
Awards and decorations Legion of MeritBronze StarMeritorious Service Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters)Army Commendation MedalVietnam Gallantry Cross Unit CitationJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNational Defense Service MedalVietnam Service Medal (with four bronze service stars)Army Service RibbonOverseas Service Ribbon (with award numeral 2)Vietnam Armed Forces Honor MedalVietnam Campaign Medal
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