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Wayne F. Kobler

Wayne Kobler (Jan 11, 1922 – June 27, 1944) was the son of Art & Gertrude Kobler. An American hero during World War II, Lt. Wayne F. Kobler was part of the 318th Fighter Group, giving his life for his country. Lt. Wayne F. Kobler (19th) became one of the first army pilots killed. On June 27th [1944], he and six other pilots flew a rocket strafing mission against enemy positions on Gurguan Point. During the low level attack, the […]