“This bronze star was awarded to me at the recent reunion of the 96th Div. I am just thankful that I have lived to see this day. It was based on my experience on Leyte, where the ammo clip stopped a Jap bullet, and saved my life. I was a very lucky young fellow that day..
        I really appreciate this honor. I do not take it lightly.    
                                 Me”  --- Frank Zimmerman
 
 
Friday, September 14 ‘07
My grand-dad, Frank Zimmerman, was awarded this bronze star this past week. When he served in WW II, a bullet hit him at the chest - just over his heart - and the ammo clip that he had in his uniform pocket actually stopped the bullet from entering his body. He still has the ammo clip to this day. He’s an amazing man. A wonderful writer. And I love him. I’m proud he’s my grand-dad.