Wayne C. Zimmerman

Wayne Clifton Zimmerman (15 January 1897 in Wadena – 23 December 1983 in Clearwater) was a American Brigadier General in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He retired in 1956 as a Inspector General.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 as Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
 * Legion of Merit as Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
 * Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster
 * World War I Victory Medal
 * American Defense Service Medal
 * American Campaign Medal
 * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * Army of Occupation Medal
 * National Defense Service Medal