Richard Zilmer was commissioned in the Marine Corps upon graduation from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 1974. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
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Richard Zilmer was commissioned in the Marine Corps upon graduation from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 1974. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Richard C. Zilmer, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Zilmer reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Richard C. Zilmer, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.