World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Earl G. Zimmer
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Rockwood, Michigan
Honored By
Gail D. Hershenzon
Relationship
Niece
DURING THE LANDING ON GUAM, WHILE AIDING HIS SECTION IN GETTING A STALLED AMPHIBIOUS TRUCK OUT OF THE LINE OF ENEMY FIRE TO SAVE A BATTERY GUN, HE WAS FATALLY WOUNDED AND DIED AS A RESULT OF HIS ACTION. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 21, 1944, THE FIRST DAY LANDING ON GUAM.