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Submitted: 1/19/08 • Approved: 7/26/20 • Last Updated: 7/29/20 • R11154-G0-S3
Arkansas
GUNNERS MATE SECOND CLASS US Navy
World War II
October 09, 1918 - December 15, 1944
Purple Heart
Missing In Action
Cenotaph
A Pearl Harbor Survivor, Paul Zimmerman was listed as missing in Action December 15, 1944. Paul Zimmerman son of Sanders John Zimmerman and Wilhomenia Margaret (Wallin) Zimmerman.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Paul Zimmerman
From Florida
Death December 15, 1944
War World War II
Branch US Navy
Rank Petty Officer Second Class
Specialty Gunner's Mate Second Class
POW Status Reported Dead while Captured, Prisoner of War
MIA Status Declared Dead while Missing
Cause Missing in action or lost at sea, Prisoner of War, under Japanese control
Awarded
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart
ORIGINS
According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the Navy. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Occupation or specialty was Gunner's Mate Second Class. Service number was xxxxxxx.
CASUALTY
Zimmerman was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on December 15, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Missing in action or lost at sea, Prisoner of War, under Japanese control". Incident location: Philippines.
DETAILS
Some records indicate being held as a prisoner by Japan at a location known as POW Camp 3 Old Bilibid Prison Rizal Manila Philippines
REMEMBERED
Paul Zimmerman is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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Contributed on 1/19/08 by denise.bratcher63
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