Gordon Frederick Zimmer

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      Sex: M

AKA: Zoe

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 18 Jun 1911 - Hurst, Williamson, Illinois, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 30 Oct 1978 - , Marin, California, USA
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

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Parents

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         Father: Henry Ford Zimmer {FGID: 30344914}
         Mother: Effie America Connelly {FGID: 30344912}

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Notes

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General:

Per 1930 US Census 4/3/1930 Hurst City, Blaisville Township, Williamson County, Illinois
Henri ZImmer is the 45 year white male head of household who owns his home valued at $1,200 and a radio set. He was born in Illinois, his father in Ilinois, his mother in Ireland. He works as an engineer for a steam rail road, and is not a veteran. His wife, 40 year old Effie Zimmer, was born in Illinois, her parents in Kentucky. When they first married Henri was 25 and Effie was 20. They have 4 children, all born in Illinois and attending school: 18 year old son Zoe Zimmer; 16 year old son Billie Zimmer; 10 year old son James Zimmer; and 8 year old daughter Mary ZImmer. Henri was the informant for this census.

Per 1940 US Census 4/30/1940 1114 Pine St., San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Gordon Zimmer is the 28 year old white male single guest in the Jo Pina Guest House. He was born in Illinois, and lived in Hurst, WIlliamson, Illinois in 1935. Educated through 5 years of college, he is working as an accountant in a beverage company. He worked 42 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks work earned $1,100 in 1939. He is not attending school

Per WWII Draft Registration 10/16/1940
Gordon F. Zimmer is 29 years old, born June 18, 1911 in Hurst, Illinois. He lives in Williamson County, Illinois and his phone number is PR 9914. The person who will always know his address is his mother, Mrs. H. ZImmer, of Hurst, Williamson, Illinois. His employer is American Distilling Co of Sausalito, California, Marion county. Gordon is described as 6'1" tall, 180 lbs, white race, blue eyes, brown hair and light complexion.

Gordon F Zimmer Per WWII Army Enlistment Records
Gordon F Zimmer
Army Serial Number:19082802
Enlistment Place: San Francisco California
Enlistment Date: 7 Feb 1942
Army Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch: Army
Race Or Ethnicity: White
Residence: Williamson County, Illinois
Enlistment Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Source Of Army Personnel: Civil Life
Level Of Education: 2 years of college
Occupation: Accountants and auditors
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Birth Date: 1911
Birth Place: Illinois
Source Box Number: 0307
Source Film Reel Number: 3.29
Conflict Period: World War II
Served For: United States of America
PUBLICATION INFO Publication Title: WWII Army Enlistment Records (Text only collection)
Content Source: The National Archives iconThe National Archives
Last Updated: December 18, 2012
Description: Enlistment information for Army personnel from 1938 to 1946, with the greatest number of records from the years during World War II.

Per Obituary in the San Francisco Chronicle Nov 2, 1978
Zimmer, Gordon F. Ret. Lt. Col. U.S. Army - In Mill Valley, Oct 30, 1978, dear husband of Mozelle M. ZImmer of Mill Valley, brother of James R. Zimmer and Mary C. Zimmer Hartman, both of Illinois and the late William H. Zimmer, uncle of Wayne L. Zimmer of Illinois, a native of Dupo, Illinois, aged 67 years, a veteran of WWII.
No services will be held at Mr. Zimmer's request. Arrangements by RUSSELL & GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 270 MIller Ave., Mill Valley. Memorial gifts preferred to your favorite charity
CHEDA & MATTEUCCI

Per Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
Name:Gordon F. Zimmer
Gender: Male Death Age: 67 Birth Date: abt 1911
Residence Place:M 'll Valley
Death Date:Abt 1978 Obituary Date: 2 Nov 1978
Obituary Place: San Francisco, California, United States of America
Spouse:Moz- ME M. Zimmer
Siblings:James R. Z-mmer
Mary C. Zimmer Hartman
William H. Zimmer

Per California, Death Index, 1940-1997
Name:Gordon F Zimmer
Social Security #:566181229
Gender:Male
Birth Date:18 Jun 1911 Birth Place:Illinois
Death Date:30 Oct 1978 Death Place:Marin