First Lieutenant Clifford Kohlberg was from Wisconsin. He lived at various times in Madison and Milwaukee. His wife was Verabelle Baumann of Madison. They were married May 24, 1944. She lived in Madison with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold E. Baumann, while Mr. Kohlberg served in the US Air Force as a pilot during WW ll.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery fighting the Germans while stationed in Nis, Yugoslavia. One mission cited was on September 2 when his Liberator was damaged by enemy fire. The plane was seriously damaged but he managed to fly it back to the air base without further damage or injury to his crew.
Mr. Kohlberg went to high school in Milwaukee, and graduated from University of Wisconsin- Madison with a degree in mechanical engineering. He served in WWII flying 50 missions in Europe. He achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and 1st pilot of a B-24 Liberator. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters Military Medals. The country of Greece also awarded him the Hellenic Medal.
His life is full of fascinating history and events. You can find more information in his obituary from 2019.
I wanted to remember him today in hopes that I can find his family to give them his photos and information. Do you know the Kohlbergs? If so please let me know. If I cannot find his family, I will donate my file to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison.
Help me find them everyone!!
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