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Capt Wayne Gayle Schomburg

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Birth	:	9 Oct 1920 Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 1944 Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
Burial	:	Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9813995
Inscription	:	WW II Veteran - US Army Air Corps - Captain/Operations Squadron Commander - 381 Bomb Group, 534 Squadron, 8th Air Force
Description	:	Wayne Gayle Schomburg, 1920-1944 Our Boys in the Service – WAYNE SCHOMBURG TO BE FLYING OFFICER SOON – Aviation Cadet Wayne Schomburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schomburg of Cushing has reported at the Lubbock, Texas twin-engine flying school for the final lap of his training. On his graduation he will be made a flying officer. At Lubbock, Cadet Schomburg will complete the training he began in August at Jones Field, Bonham, Texas, and continued at Waco Army Flying School, Waco, Texas. Before receiving his appointment as a cadet, Schomburg was an enlisted man in the Army Air Forces and... Read More	Wayne Gayle Schomburg, 1920-1944 Our Boys in the Service – WAYNE SCHOMBURG TO BE FLYING OFFICER SOON – Aviation Cadet Wayne Schomburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schomburg of Cushing has reported at the Lubbock, Texas twin-engine flying school for the final lap of his training. On his graduation he will be made a flying officer. At Lubbock, Cadet Schomburg will complete the training he began in August at Jones Field, Bonham, Texas, and continued at Waco Army Flying School, Waco, Texas. Before receiving his appointment as a cadet, Schomburg was an enlisted man in the Army Air Forces and had completed a three months' airplane mechanic's training course at Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls, Texas. Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, December 31, 1942 Wayne Schomburg Killed In Crash – Wolbach relatives were advised Monday of the death of 1st Lt. Wayne Schomburg. Lt. Schomburg, serving overseas, was killed in a plane crash in England. He was the only child of Mrs. Louis Schomburg of Cushing. Greeley Citizen, Greeley, Nebraska, Thursday, April 13, 1944 Memorial Service For Lt. Schomburg – A memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church here for Lt. Wayne G. Schomburg, who was killed in a plane crash in England. Dr. C. B. Harman, supply pastor, and Rev. W. J. Primrose of St. Paul will conduct the services. Greeley Citizen, Greeley, Nebraska, Thursday, April 27, 1944 Memorial Rites For Lt. Schomburg – Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at the Trinity Lutheran church for Lt. Wayne Schomburg, who was killed March 31 in a plane crash in England. Lt. Schomburg entered the service in January, 1942 and went overseas in August, 1943. Dr. C. B. Harman, supply pastor, and Rev. W. J. Primrose of St. Paul conducted the services. The church was filled to capacity for the service. A loudspeaker system was erected so that those who crowded into the basement of the church were able to hear the service. Members of the American Legion marched in a body and placed a flag beside a large photograph of Lt. Schomburg. The table on which the picture was set was surrounded by wreaths and floral offerings, and a letter from President Roosevelt. A choir, composed of Miss Seth Olsen, Mrs. Ralph Zlomke, Harry Lingford and Henry Goering, all of St. Paul, sang several hymns. Mrs. Vic Grossart was the accompanist. Dr. Harman and Rev. Primrose spoke briefly. Letters from Lt. Schomburg's co-pilot and bombardier also were read. Taps were sounded by J. C. Wilson and the echo by Harry Lingford. Greeley Citizen, Greeley, Nebraska, Thursday, May 4, 1944 Military Funeral Here Wednesday for Capt. Wayne Gayle Schomburg Killed March 31, 1944 in England – Burial in Fullerton; Local Veterans Conduct Funeral – Military services were conducted here at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday for Capt. Wayne Schomburg, who was killed in a plane crash during World War II. The military services were taken care of by Wolbach and Cushing veterans, who marched in procession from the Funeral Home to the Lutheran Church, where services were conducted by Dr. Harman of Grand Island. Burial was in the Fullerton cemetery. Memorial services were held for Capt. Schomburg, April 30, 1944, before his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schomburg decided on having his body returned home. [picture of Wayne Schomburg] Captain Wayne Schomburg was born 7 miles east of Wolbach October 9, 1920 and was killed during a flight over England while performing his duties as Squadron Commander and Operations Officer March 31, 1944 at the age of 23 years, 4 months and 22 days. He was baptized in the Timber Creek Lutheran Church near Belgrade and confirmed in the Wolbach Lutheran church. In 1935 he and his parents moved to Cushing, Nebr., where he graduated from Cushing High School in 1938 and in the spring of 1939 entered Grand Island Business College. For two years he worked for the Western Land Roller in Hastings. He enlisted in the Army in December 1941, graduating from the Air Corps on Febr. 16, 1943 going overseas in August 1943. In February 1944 he was to return to the states on furlough but was urgently requested to remain by his commanding officer for a new assignment and a promotion. Placing duty ahead of his personal desires he decided to remain. Capt. Schomburg held many medals, some of which were the E. F. O, the Air medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Presidential Citation. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schomburg of Hastings, his aged grandfather George Stark of Wolbach, and many relatives and friends. Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, August 19, 1948

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Capt Wayne Gayle Schomburg's memorial is located at: Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA.
When did Capt Wayne Gayle Schomburg death?
Capt Wayne Gayle Schomburg death on 31 Mar 1944 in Halstead, Braintree District, Essex, England
Where are the coordinates of the Capt Wayne Gayle Schomburg's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9813995

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Parent

Louis E. Schomburg

(1895 - 1973)

Estella D. Stark Schomburg

(1897 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fullerton Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

2. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9796524

3. Nance County Rural Grave Site
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -98.0790000

4. Morning Star Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

5. Bureau Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

6. Sunnyside Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

7. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

8. Fairview Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2920000, -97.8006000

9. Redwing Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

10. Main Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4947014, -98.0425034

11. Skeedee Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5038986, -97.8850021

12. Burke Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1833420, -98.0398407

13. Naomi Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5245200, -97.9907000

14. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Krakow, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3908157, -97.7522888

15. Calvary Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

16. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

17. Lingle Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5108000, -97.8384000

18. Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

19. Central City Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369019, -97.9944000

20. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942009, -97.7052994

21. Genoa Indian Industrial School Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4471700, -97.7218400

22. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

23. Fairview Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2357500, -97.7052000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5677986, -97.8411026