US-RPB-ams-1u-z1 Guide to the Jerry A. Zimmer (Class of 1966) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War1962-2015 Finding aid prepared by Barbara Ambos. Processing funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Brown University Library

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Tel: 401-863-3723 email:hay@brown.edu

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English 1.25 Linear feet 1962-2015 Captain Jerry A. Zimmer graduated from Brown University in 1966 before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a decorated F-4 Phantom pilot in the Vietnam War. He was killed in action while flying a ground support mission outside of Da Nang on August 29, 1969. The Jerry A. Zimmer (Class of 1966) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War consist primarily of an oral history by Elaine Zimmer Davis, Captain Zimmer’s widow, along with correspondence of Captain Zimmer and his family, friends, and the military, photographs, museum objects, and recent magazine articles and forums relating to his 2009 memorial service in Arlington National Cemetery and efforts to recover his remains from the crash site in Vietnam. Davis, Elaine Zimmer Zimmer (Jerry A.) (Class of 1966) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War Biographical Note

Captain Jerry Zimmer, United States Marine Corps, was born in Maine, New York on May 5, 1944. The oldest of three boys, he was raised on a dairy farm and enjoyed a close relationship with his family. Jerry was a member of the National Honors Society and a star player on his high school football team. He was brought up in the Congregational Church and was highly regarded in town. He attended Brown University on a Naval ROTC scholarship, played football for a short time and pledged Delta Tau Delta. Jerry graduated with a B.A. in Economics in 1966. He married Elaine in June 1966 and entered Officer Candidate School (OCS), and then flight school. After finishing at the top of his class at flight school and earning a jet assignment (most pilots were assigned to helicopters) he began flight training at a number of different bases in the United States. He was assigned to the VMFA-542 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron) stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam where he piloted an F-4 Phantom (Skyhawk). Captain Zimmer was killed in action with his navigator, Al Graf, while conducting an air strike in support of a reconnaissance insert mission on August 29, 1969, however his remains were not recovered. He is survived by his widow Elaine Zimmer Davis and their son Craig Zimmer. Elaine Zimmer Davis and her current husband, Ron D. Davis (retired Captain, USMC), along with sons and Jerry’s squadron-mates and in coordination with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) have worked tirelessly to identify the location of the crash site, sifting through imprecise records, creating models, visiting the area, and interviewing witnesses. As of February 2016, they continue to try to recover Jerry's remains. On the 40th anniversary of his death, August 29, 2009, a military memorial service was held for Jerry A. Zimmer in Arlington National Cemetery, where a stone stands inscribed to his memory. Elaine Zimmer Davis and family maintain the website http://www.bringingjerryhome.com where they share their journey and continuing related activities in the search for missing United States service members and personnel from past wars.

Collection information

Series 1: Oral History This is an extensive oral history by Jerry’s widow, Elaine Zimmer Davis, conducted by Professor Beth Taylor as part of the Brown University Vietnam Veterans Archives. The transcription of the oral history is 47 pages and details his early life, years at Brown, training for and service in the Vietnam War, as well as Elaine's life after Jerry's death and her search for his remains.

Series 2: Photographs Nine photographs trace Jerry’s life through Vietnam, others document Elaine Zimmer Davis’ efforts to recover his remains in Da Nang, Vietnam during the 2000s, and four photographs feature Jerry’s 2009 memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

Series 3: Correspondence The series contains 3 letters written by Jerry to Elaine while he was in Vietnam, May - August 1969. There is also a letter from Elma Zimmer (Jerry's mother) to Elaine Zimmer describing a phone call with Jerry. The military correspondence comes from his training and after his death. Condolence letters include both remembrances of Jerry and details of his passing.

Series 4: Articles and Forums is comprised of articles, online forums and videos, all relating either to the efforts to recover Jerry’s remains or to memorials.

Series 5: Memorials contains items relating to memorials for Jerry, including a memorial program from 1969 and of a 2010 Veteran’s Day Tribute at Brown University. The speech delivered by Elaine Zimmer Davis at the 2010 tribute is included.

Series 6: Elaine Zimmer Davis papers contains materials relating to Elaine Zimmer Davis, including email correspondence regarding the formation of this archive and an inventory of items donated by Mrs. Davis.

Series 7: Museum objects include Jerry’s leather flight jacket, squadron cap, flight log and various R&R pamphlets, air medal certificates, and military patches.

Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.

There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.

Jerry A. Zimmer (Class of 1966) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War, AMS.1U.Z1, Brown University Library.

This collection is arranged in 7 series.

Series 1. Oral history Series 2. Photographs Series 3. Biographical Information Series 4. Correspondence Series 5. Articles and Forums Series 6. Elaine Zimmer Davis Papers Series 7. Museum Objects related to Jerry A. Zimmer

Administrative information

All the items in this collection were donated by Elaine Zimmer Davis and Craig Zimmer in 2010 and 2012.

Additional information

Part of the Vietnam Veterans Archive (Brown University). Online blog created and maintained by Elaine Zimmer Davis. URL: www.bringingjerryhome.com/ [accessed/verified 2015-Feb-22].

Names Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.). Brown University--Societies, etc. Brown University--Student life and customs Brown University. Class of 1966. Brown University. Naval ROTC. Crockett, Carol Pigott Davis, Elaine Zimmer Davis, Ron D. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Graf, Albert Stephen, 1944-1969 Mares, Gene Pigott , Charles W., 1944-1969 Taylor, Beth, 1953- Taylor, David E. Thomas, Mary Ann Graf United States. Marine Corps. Uniforms. United States. Marine Corps. United States. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542. Vietnam Veterans Archive (Brown University). Zimmer, Craig Zimmer, Jerry A. (Jerry Allen), 1944-1969 Zimmer, Jerry A. (Jerry Allen), 1944-1969 Subjects Air pilots, Military Airplanes--Piloting Bombing, Aerial--Vietnam Bronze Star Medal (U.S.) Da Nang (Vietnam) Flight jackets Flight training Gold Star Medal (U.S.) Marine Corps Base Quantico (Va.) Marines--Medals, badges, decorations, etc. Memorial service programs Military funerals Naval Air Station Pensacola (Fla.) Quang Nam, Vietnam Skyhawk (Jet attack plane) Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Aerial operations, American Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Casualties Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Missing in action Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Repatriation of war dead Zen funeral rites and ceremonies Occupations Military officers Officers, Military and naval RIAMCO Browsing Term Military Oral History Series 1 Interview of Elaine Zimmer Davis, widow of Jerry A. Zimmer (1966) - audio recording 1 1 8.0 compact discs 2010 May 25 Zimmer, Jerry A. (Jerry Allen), 1944-1969 Scope and Contents note

The oral history interview with Elaine Zimmer Davis was conducted at the John Hay Library by Prof. Elizabeth Taylor. Audio recording of interview on eight CD-R disks: 3 CD-R disks containing unedited raw recording in .cda files (2 copies); 1 CD-R disk with unedited raw recording in .mp3 file; 1 CD-R disk containing an edited version of the interview in .mp3 file.

Interview of Elaine Zimmer Davis, widow of Jerry A. Zimmer (1966) - audio recording, 2010 May 25

Interview with Elaine Zimmer Davis, widow of Jerry A. Zimmer (1966) - edited transcription 1 2 47.0 pages 2010 May 25 Scope and Contents note

Interview with Elaine Zimmer Davis conducted in the John Hay Library by Prof. Elizabeth Taylor.

Interview with Elaine Zimmer Davis, widow of Jerry A. Zimmer (1966) - edited transcription, 2010 May 25

Zimmer, Jerry A. (Jerry Allen), 1944-1969 Summary notes of interview with Elaine Zimmer Davis by Beth Taylor 1 3 4.0 pages 2010 May 25

Summary notes of interview with Elaine Zimmer Davis by Beth Taylor, 2010 May 25

Brown Vietnam Vets Oral History: Years at Brown Questions - Elaine Zimmer's responses handwritten by Beth Taylor 1 4 6.0 pages 2010 May 25

Brown Vietnam Vets Oral History: Years at Brown Questions - Elaine Zimmer's responses handwritten by Beth Taylor , 2010 May 25

Brown University Oral History Project Release Form, signed by Elaine Zimmer Davis 1 5 1.0 page 2010 May 25 Photographs Series 2 Zimmer Wedding (Photo A) 1 6 1.0 item 1966 June 11

Zimmer Wedding (Photo A), 1966 June 11

Jerry A. Zimmer in Brown University Lacrosse uniform (Photo B) 1 6 1.0 item circa 1962 Scope and Contents note

Freshman year

Jerry A. Zimmer in Brown University Lacrosse uniform (Photo B), circa 1962

Jerry Zimmer's Memorial Stone in Arlington Cemetery (Photo C) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 August 20 Scope and Contents note

Arlington, Virginia

Jerry Zimmer's Memorial Stone in Arlington Cemetery (Photo C), 2009 August 20

Craig Zimmer receives American Flag at Memorial Service for Jerry Zimmer in Arlington Cemetery (Photo D) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 August 20 Scope and Contents note

Arlington, Virginia

Craig Zimmer receives American Flag at Memorial Service for Jerry Zimmer in Arlington Cemetery (Photo D), 2009 August 20

Family, Friends, and Marines at Memorial Service for Jerry Zimmer in Arlington Cemetery (Photo E) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 August 20 Scope and Contents note

Arlington, Virginia

Family, Friends, and Marines at Memorial Service for Jerry Zimmer in Arlington Cemetery (Photo E), 2009 August 20

Marines Performing Flag-Folding at Memorial Service for Jerry Zimmer in Arlington Cemetery (Photo F) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 August 20 Scope and Contents note

Arlington, Virginia

Marines Performing Flag-Folding at Memorial Service for Jerry Zimmer in Arlington Cemetery (Photo F), 2009 August 20

Elaine with Jerry Peters (son) and Billy Peters (Class of 1966) at Jerry Zimmer's memorial service (Photo G) 1 6 1.0 item 2009

Elaine with Jerry Peters (son) and Billy Peters (Class of 1966) at Jerry Zimmer's memorial service (Photo G), 2009

Brett and Ron Davis with Craig Zimmer (Jerry's son) in Vietnam (Photo H) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 January

Brett and Ron Davis with Craig Zimmer (Jerry's son) in Vietnam (Photo H), 2009 January

Brett Davis and Craig Zimmer in Hanoi at Joint Prisoners of War, Missing in Action Accounting Command (JPAC) (Photo I) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 January

Brett Davis and Craig Zimmer in Hanoi at Joint Prisoners of War, Missing in Action Accounting Command (JPAC) (Photo I), 2009 January

Map of Jerry Zimmer's corrected crash site coordinates (Photo J) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 Scope and Contents note

Created by Ron Davis (Elaine's second husband)

Map of Jerry Zimmer's corrected crash site coordinates (Photo J) , 2009

Elaine Zimmer Davis and Mr. Du, former Viet Cong guerilla in Vietnam (Photo K) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 March Scope and Contents note

In Vietnam

Elaine Zimmer Davis and Mr. Du, former Viet Cong guerilla in Vietnam (Photo K), 2009 March

Mr. Du performs Buddhist Burial Ceremony at Jerry Zimmer's crash site in the Que Son Mountains (Photo L) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 March Scope and Contents note

Mr. Du performs a Buddhist burial ceremony at Jerry's crash site in the Que Son Mountains.

Mr. Du performs Buddhist Burial Ceremony at Jerry Zimmer's crash site in the Que Son Mountains (Photo L), 2009 March

Mr. Du leads Elaine and Lt. Col. Gene Mares, USMC (Ret.) to Jerry's crash site (Photo M) 1 6 1.0 item 2009 March 18

Mr. Du leads Elaine and Lt. Col. Gene Mares, USMC (Ret.) to Jerry's crash site (Photo M), 2009 March 18

Jerry Zimmer (on left) and 1st Lt. Al Graf (on right); last known photograph together before their deaths (Photo N) 1 6 1.0 item 1969 Last known photograph of both before their deaths.

Jerry Zimmer (on left) and 1st Lt. Al Graf (on right); last known photograph together before their deaths (Photo N), 1969

Jerry Zimmer outside hootch, Vietnam (Da Nang?) (Photo O) 1 6 1.0 item 1969

Jerry Zimmer outside hootch, Vietnam (Da Nang?) (Photo O), 1969

Jerry Zimmer at Da Nang Air base (Photo P) 1 6 1.0 item 1969

Jerry Zimmer at Da Nang Air base (Photo P), 1969

Jerry A. Zimmer at Officer Candidate School Graduation (Photo Q) 1 6 1.0 item 1 image - 2 versions 1966 Scope and Contents note

Quantico, Virginia

Jerry A. Zimmer at Officer Candidate School Graduation (Photo Q), 1966

Jerry Zimmer and Gene Mares in front of F4 Phantom (Photo R) 1 6 1.0 item 1 image / 2 versions 1969

Jerry Zimmer and Gene Mares in front of F4 Phantom (Photo R), 1969

Jerry Zimmer with son Craig in front of F4 Phantom (Photo S) 1 6 1.0 item 1968 Scope and Contents note

Beaufort, South Carolina: Jerry's last duty station before Vietnam.

Jerry Zimmer with son Craig in front of F4 Phantom (Photo S), 1968

Correspondence Series 3 Zimmer family Zimmer, Elma (Jerry's mother) to Elaine and Craig "Miracles do happen! Last night, Jer [Jerry] called again..." 1 7 2.0 pages with envelope 1969 April 30

Zimmer, Elma (Jerry's mother) to Elaine and Craig "Miracles do happen.. had a nice conversation with him [Jerry].", 1969 April 30

Zimmer, Jerry to Elaine "Hi Beautiful, Well another day and three days since Charley's accident" 1 7 2.0 pages with envelope 1969 May 21 Zimmer, Jerry A. (Jerry Allen), 1944-1969 Scope and Contents note

Jerry writes about Charlie Pigott's death (Brown, Class of '66)

Zimmer, Jerry to Elaine "Hi Beautiful, Well another day and three days since Charley's accident", 1969 May 21

Zimmer, Jerry to Elaine "Hi Honey, Well here I am again....Yesterday I was the flight leader on the HOTPAD." 1 7 3.0 pages with envelope 1969 August 11

Zimmer, Jerry to Elaine "Hi Honey, Well here I am again....Yesterday I was the flight leader on the HOTPAD.", 1969 August 11

Zimmer, Jerry to Elaine "Hi Honey, How are you doing today : only a couple weeks until R&R" 1 7 2.0 pages with envelope 1969 August 21 General note

Written on USMC stationery : light blue with white map of Thailand, Cambodia, North Vietnam, South Vietnam with cities identified, U.S. Seventh Fleet ship icon in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Zimmer, Jerry to Elaine "Hi Honey, How are you doing today : only a couple weeks until R&R", 1969 August 21

Condolences Garrahy, J. Joseph, Lt. Gov. of Rhode Island to Elaine Zimmer' "It was with extreme sorrow..." (condolence letter) 1 8 1.0 page 1969 September 8

Garrahy, J. Joseph, Lt. Gov. of Rhode Island to Elaine Zimmer, "It was with extreme sorrow..." (condolence letter), 1969 September 8

French, Cpt. John K. to Elaine Zimmer, condolences, "The pain of losing Jerry, I'm sure, will be soothed little by anything I say." 1 8 2.0 pages with envelope 1969 September 23 Scope and Contents note

Harvard NROTC/long-time friend of Jerry's

French, Cpt. John K. to Elaine Zimmer, condolences, "The pain of losing Jerry, I'm sure, will be soothed little by anything I say.", 1969 September 23

Graff, Mary Ann to Elaine Zimmer, condolences with her own widowhood experiences "Al was a realist; he knew the odds." 1 8 3.0 pages with envelope 1969 September 28 Scope and Contents note

Wife of Al Graff, who was in the jet with Jerry when it crashed.

Graff, Mary Ann to Elaine Zimmer, condolences with her own widowhood experiences "Al was a realist; he knew the odds.", 1969 September 28

Intlekofer, Cpl. Richard L. to Elaine Zimmer, condolences "It's hard to accomplish much unless all members of a military organization are coordinated to a set goal." 1 8 3.0 pages with envelope 1969 October 3

Intlekofer, Cpl. Richard L. to Elaine Zimmer, condolences "It's hard to accomplish much unless all members of a military organization are coordinated to a set goal.", 1969 October 3

Mares, Gene to Elaine and Craig Zimmer "I feel ashamed to let this go so long" (condolences) "Jerry was scrambled off a hotpad on an LZP (Landing Zone Prep)." 1 8 5.0 pages 1969 October 16

Mares, Gene to Elaine and Craig Zimmer "I feel ashamed to let this go so long" (condolences) "Jerry was scrambled off a hotpad on an LZP (Landing Zone Prep).", 1969 October 16

Frantz, Cpt. Robert L. (Bob) to Elaine Zimmer, condolences "Tonite I'll probably be a failure at the right words...All of these witnesses confirm that there was no ejection by either Jerry or Al." 1 8 2.0 pages with envelope 1969 October 20

Military Stewart, Cpt. M.E. to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmer, from Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Kingsville, Texas "high flyer" award. 1 9 2.0 pages 1968 March 6 Scope and Contents note

Kingsville, Texas

Stewart, Cpt. M.E. to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmer, from Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Kingsville, Texas "high flyer" award., 1968 March 6

Western Union Telegram, USMC Gen. Leonard F. Chapman to Elaine Zimmer advising of Cpt. Zimmer's death 1 9 2.0 pages 1969 September 4

Western Union Telegram USMC Gen. Leonard F. Chapman to Elaine Zimmer advising of Cpt. Zimmer's death, 1969 September 4

Dept. of Navy Official Report of Casualty of Captain Jerry A. Zimmer from his Military Record 1 9 2.0 pages 1969 September 9 United States. Department of the Navy. Scope and Contents note

Copy from negative microfilm.

Dept. of Navy Official Report of Casualty of Captain Jerry A. Zimmer from his Military Record, 1969 September 9

United States. Marine Corps. United States. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542. Zimmer, Jerry A. (Jerry Allen), 1944-1969 Smith, Col. K.A. to Elaine Zimmer "In reply to your letter of 15 October 1969, I will attempt to provide you with the information you requested." 1 9 2.0 pages 1969 October 23 Scope and Contents note

Jerry's commanding officer in Vietnam, VMFA-542

Smith, Col. K.A. to Elaine Zimmer "In reply to your letter of 15 October 1969, I will attempt to provide you with the information you requested.", 1969 October 23

Chapman, Leonard F., USMC Gen., to Elaine Zimmer: letter of condolence. 1 9 1.0 pages with envelope 1969 October 29

Chapman, Leonard F., USMC Gen., to Elaine Zimmer: letter of condolence., 1969 October 29

Articles and Forums Series 4 "VMFA-542 Forum" Capt Jerry Zimmer & Lt Al Graf Update posts by Jerry Nicholson on behalf of Gene Mares. 1 10 3.0 pages 2009 June 15 Existence and Location of Originals note

This post is from an online forum for member, family and friends of the VMFA-452 Marines. The web address of the original post is: http://www.vmfa542.com/vmfa542forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30 [viewed 2016 February 23]

"VMFA-542 Forum" Capt Jerry Zimmer & Lt Al Graf Update posts by Jerry Nicholson on behalf of Gene Mares. http://www.vmfa542.com/vmfa542forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30, 2009 June 15

"VMFA-542 Forum" Invitation to Capt Jerry Zimmer Tribute at Arlington Cemetery posted by Jerry Nicholson on behalf of Elaine Zimmer Davis, and Craig Zimmer. 1 10 5.0 pages 2009 July 3 Existence and Location of Originals note

"VMFA-542 Forum" Invitation to Capt Jerry Zimmer Tribute at Arlington Cemetery posted by Jerry Nicholson on behalf of Elaine Zimmer Davis, and Craig Zimmer. , 2009 July 3

Parks, Col. W. Hays, USMCR (Ret). Article - "'Semper Fidelis' : Witness to Its Meaning" published in "Leatherneck: Magazine of the Marines" 1 11 2.0 pages 2009 November

Parks, Col. W. Hays, USMCR (Ret). Article - "'Semper Fidelis' : Witness to Its Meaning" published in "Leatherneck: Magazine of the Marines" , 2009 November

Davis, Elaine Zimmer - Article "Bringing Jerry and Al Home" published in "Leatherneck: Magazine of the Marines" 1 11 6.0 pages 2009 July

Davis, Elaine Zimmer - Article "Bringing Jerry and Al Home" published in "Leatherneck: Magazine of the Marines", 2009 July

MIA Update: Capt Jerry Zimmer, USMC; 1st Lt Al Graf, USMC posted by Elaine Zimmer Davis on pownetwork.org website 1 11 3.0 pages 2010 September location

Posted on the POW network online forum. The web address for the original is: http://www.pownetwork.org/bios/z/z352.htm [viewed 2016 January 29]

MIA Update: Capt Jerry Zimmer, USMC; 1st Lt Al Graf, USMC posted by Elaine Zimmer Davis on pownetwork.org website, 2010 September

Wilkens, John - Article "MIA Vietnam pilot's remains may be found" published by "SignOn San Diego" 1 12 5.0 pages 2010 February 21 location

Online magazine. The original web address : http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2010/Feb/21/mia-vietnam-pilots-remains-may-be-found/ [viewed 2010 May 10]

Wilkens, John - Article "MIA Vietnam pilot's remains may be found" published by "SignOn San Diego", 2010 February 21

Biography of Jerry Zimmer by Professor Beth Taylor based on the oral history of Elaine Zimmer Davis 1 12 3.0 pages 2012 August

Biography of Jerry Zimmer by Professor Beth Taylor based on the oral history of Elaine Zimmer Davis, 2012 August

KPBS News report : Vietnam War Ended 40 Years Ago But Lives On For MIA Families 1.0 item 2015 April 23 Scope and Contents note

Published on Apr 23, 2015 KPBS (Television station : San Diego, Calif.). The Vietnam War ended 40 years ago this month, but for the families of 1,600 U.S. service members who remain missing in action, it lives on. KPBS reporter Susan Murphy talked to one MIA family in San Diego about their search for closure. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wShCJNT1z2E

KPBS News report : Vietnam War Ended 40 Years Ago But Lives On For MIA Families https://youtu.be/wShCJNT1z2E , 2015 April 23

Memorials Series 5 Program from Memorial Service at MAG-11 Chapel, Da Nang, Vietnam for Jerry Zimmer and Alfred Graf 1 13 2.0 pages 1969 September 1

Program from Memorial Service at MAG-11 Chapel, Da Nang, Vietnam for Jerry Zimmer and Alfred Graf, 1969 September 1

Veteran's Day Ceremony Brown University Program (2 copies) 1 14 4.0 pages 2010 November 11

Veteran's Day Ceremony Brown University Program, 2010 November 11

Davis, Elaine Zimmer, Widow of Capt. Jerry Zimmer'66: Presentation at Brown University's Veteran's Day Tribute 1 14 8.0 pages 2010 November 11

Davis, Elaine Zimmer,Widow of Capt. Jerry Zimmer'66: Presentation at Brown University's Veteran's Day Tribute, 2010 November 11

Yi, Margaret. "U.S. senators and Brown community honor vets in annual ceremony" published in the Brown Daily Herald. 1 14 2.0 pages 2010 November 12

Yi, Margaret. "U.S. senators and Brown community honor vets in annual ceremony" published in the Brown Daily Herald., 2010 November 12

Elaine Zimmer Davis Papers Series 6 Email from David Taylor To Elizabeth Taylor re: Elaine Davis 1 15 1.0 page 2010 April 26 Email from David Taylor to Elaine Davis and Elizabeth Taylor introducing the two women 1 15 1.0 page 2010 April 27

Email from David Taylor to Elaine Davis and Elizabeth Taylor introducing the two women, 2010 April 27

Inventory of Items Donated by Elaime Zimmer Davis and Craig Zimmer 1 16 2.0 pages 2010 November 11

Inventory of Items Donated by Elaime Zimmer Davis and Craig Zimmer, 2010 November 11

Museum Objects related to Jerry A. Zimmer Series 7 Leather Flight Jacket of Jerry A. Zimmer [training?]; patch for LMFA 333, though he last flew with LMFA 542 2 1.0 item 10 images of one jacket 1967-1969 Scope and Contents note

Inscribed with 1st Lieutenant Jerry Zimmer. Additional patches in pockets.

Leather Flight Jacket of Jerry A. Zimmer [training?]; patch for LMFA 333, though he last flew with LMFA 542, 1967-1969

United States. Marine Corps. Uniforms. United States. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333. United States. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542. Zimmer, Jerry A. (Jerry Allen), 1944-1969 Air pilots, Military Airplanes--Piloting Flight jackets Flight training Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Aerial operations, American Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American Squadron Cap of Jerry A. Zimmer, "Zim", Da Nang 69-70, VMFA 542 2 1.0 item 9 images of one cap 1967-1969 Scope and Contents note

Inscribed with VMFA-542, "Zim".

Squadron Cap of Jerry A. Zimmer, "Zim", Da Nang 69-70, VMFA 542, 1967-1969

Aviator's Flight Log of Jerry A. Zimmer 11 17 186.0 pages 1967 March-1969 August Scope and Contents note

"Every military pilot's Bible" -- includes qualification dates, time logs by year and item (for Zimmer: 1967, T-24, T2A, T2-B; 1968, TF-9, F-4, T-1A; 1969, F-4), hop records, including navigator names, safety records, etc. Log book is hardbound measuring approximately 19 cm x 8 cm. The book cover is dark green with gold writing on front cover. It is protected by a handmade cover of red naugahyde.

Aviator's Flight Log of Jerry A. Zimmer, 1967 March-1969 August

R&R Pamphlet : Armed Forces Recreation Center Fort Derussy - Aloha R&R (Map, prices, services and activities) 1 18 2.0 pages circa 1969

R&R Pamphlet : Armed Forces Recreation Center Fort Derussy - Aloha R&R (Map, prices, services and activities), circa 1969

R&R Pamphlet: "R&R Leave: A Furlough for the Family", published by TWA airline 1 18 20.0 pages 1968

R&R Pamphlet: "R&R Leave: A Furlough for the Family", published by TWA airline, 1968

Bronze Star Air Medal Citation for heroic achievement on 13 April 1969 with letter from General L.F. Chapman dated 1969 October 28 1 19 3.0 pages 1969 July 25; 1969 October 28 Scope and Contents note

8x10 inches red leather award folder, awarded posthumously for earlier mission.

Bronze Star Air Medal Citation for heroic achievement on 13 April 1969 with letter from General L.F. Chapman dated 1969 October 28, 1969 July 25; 1969 October 28

Gold Star Air Medal Citation to Jerry Zimmer for heroic achievement on 29 Jume 1969 1 20 3.0 pages 1969 October 7 Scope and Contents note

8x10 inches red leather award folder, awarded posthumously for earlier mission.

Gold Star Air Medal Citation to Jerry Zimmer for heroic achievement on 29 Jume 1969, 1969 October 7

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - Phantom II 1 21 1.0 item circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - Phantom II, circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - Jerry A. Zimmer CAPT USMC 1 21 1.0 item circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - Jerry A. Zimmer CAPT USMC, circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - J.A. Zimmer CAPT. USMC (leather) 1 21 1.0 item circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - J.A. Zimmer CAPT. USMC (leather), circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - VMFA-542 Tiger/lightning bolts 1 21 1.0 item circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - VMFA-542 Tiger/lightning bolts, circa 1969

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - MK4 GUNNPODDER [C. Schulz's ] Snoopy flying an MK Gunpodder "Happiness is V.C. in the open" 1 21 1.0 item circa 1968

U.S. Marine Corps Patch - MK4 GUNNPODDER [C. Schulz's ] Snoopy flying an MK Gunpodder "Happiness is V.C. in the open", circa 1968