| Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr. | |
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Major General Matthew Augustus Zimmerman, Jr. 18th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army |
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| Born | December 9, 1941 Rock Hill, South Carolina |
| 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 | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal |
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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| Military offices | ||
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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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