Raymond J. Zimmerman.ALTON - Raymond J. Zimmerman of Alton served in the U.S. Army during World War II, supervising traffic near St. Lo in Normandy, France, as a private in the 507th Military Police Battalion.

Zimmerman’s service from 1943 to 1945 was recalled by Barbara Bagby-Zimmerman in a submission to our Veteran Salute form. His listed honors included the Silver Star and the Normandy Jubilee of Liberty Medal.

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According to the submission, Zimmerman rode a Type III 42 motorcycle while carrying out his traffic duties. Bagby-Zimmerman described him in a photo as wearing American Optical goggles and a leather tanker helmet.

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He was awarded the Normandy Jubilee of Liberty Medal 50 years after his service.

Zimmerman died Oct. 21, 2020.

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