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View a eulogy for Elsworth James Zimmerman, USMA '49, who passed away on October 7, 2008.
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Elsworth James Zimmerman
West Point, 1949
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by Terry Powers on December 23, 2022:
Elsworth James Zimmerman PLACE OF BIRTH: Ohio Elsworth Zimmerman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.
Distinguished Flying Cross AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Korean War Service: Air Force GENERAL ORDERS: United States Military Academy Register of Graduates
CITATION: (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Elsworth James Zimmerman, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1951 to 1952. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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