The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Conra Robert Zimmermann (AFSN: FR-3178857), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Pilot Systems Operator over Southeast Asia on 21 March 1971. On that date, Captain Zimmermann was the lead backseater on a mission to visually reconnoiter a section of hostile route structure that was heavily defended by anti-aircraft artillery. Through his expert knowledge of the F-4E’s electronic systems, Captain Zimmermann was able to direct his aircraft commander on a precise low altitude navigation run over the route. At the same time, Captain Zimmermann’s expert judgment of when to turn to avoid hostile fire allowed the flight to successfully complete the assigned mission without the loss of a single aircraft. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Zimmermann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-2430 (1970)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Conra Robert Zimmermann (AFSN: FR-3178857), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Zimmermann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Orders No. G-0106 (1972)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Conra Robert Zimmermann (AFSN: FR-3178857), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 8 May 1972. On that date, Captain Zimmermann flew in support of a rescue mission deep in hostile territory. Despite intensive ground fire, surface-to-air missiles, and marginal weather conditions, Captain Zimmermann’s timely and accurate delivery of ordnance resulted in the successful recovery of the downed crew member. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Zimmermann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Orders No. G-147 (1972)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Conra Robert Zimmermann (AFSN: FR-3178857), United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Zimmermann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, 13th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-1170 (1972)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Conra Robert Zimmermann (AFSN: FR-3178857), United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Zimmermann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Orders GB-0394 (March 28, 1973)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Conra R. Zimmermann, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 9 January 1973.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders No. G-4812 (1970)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Conra Robert Zimmermann (AFSN: FR-3178857), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Zimmermann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.