Background
Zimmerman, Robert Gene was born on October 9, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. Son of Englebert Lee and Frances Elizabeth (Stappenbeck) Zimmerman.
historian lawyer military officer
Zimmerman, Robert Gene was born on October 9, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. Son of Englebert Lee and Frances Elizabeth (Stappenbeck) Zimmerman.
Student, University Chicago, 1948. Bachelor of Laws, Valparaiso University, 1958. Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University, 1963.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1951; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force senior navigator, United States Air Force, 1960-1966; served in 213 combat missions, Air Commandos, Korean and Vietnam Wars master navigator, United States Air Force Test Flight Program, Wichita, Kansas, 1969-1972; chief oral history and special acquisitions, United States Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, 1973-1975; partner, Zimmerman & Zimmerman, Valparaiso, 1958-1959. Conducted or directed over 100 oral histories of history significant military and civilian personages involved in the growth of air power from World War I to Vietnam.
Member DAV, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Air Commando Association, Air Force Navigator Association, Distinguished Flying Cross Association, Elks.
Married Helen D. Miller, January 26, 1952. Children: Jeffry Steven, Martin John.