Joseph C. Kobby
Rank: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
Serial: 351031
Unit: Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
Entered service from: New Jersey
Died:
Buried at: Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, New Jersey
Awards: Purple Heart
Biography
Private First Class Joseph C. Kobby.
Private First Class Joseph C. Kobby was born Joseph C. Koberstine. He resided at 204 Nicholson Road, Gloucester Heights, New Jersey, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koberstine. He served with the 1st Marine Division at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, alongside Camden residents Private First Class Joseph P. Bonk and Private First Class Harry C. Morrissey.
On January 6, 1944, during the advance of his unit through enemy territory at Cape Gloucester, Private Kobby was wounded in the right arm. He refused evacuation and volunteered to serve as a support for a litter-bearer party. While moving to the rear, he was killed by machine gun fire. He was 24 years old. He was awarded a posthumous Purple Heart for his actions.
Private First Class Kobby’s remains were originally interred at Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, New Jersey, where his military funeral was held on February 18, 1949.
Military Rites For War Hero
Camden Courier-Post
Military services for Pfc. Joseph C. Kobby will be held tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in the National cemetery, Beverly, where burial will be made.
Private Kobby, who resided at 204 Nicholson road, Gloucester Heights, was killed in action against the Japanese at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, on Jan. 6, 1944, at the age of 24.
During the advance of his unit through an enemy area, Private Kobby was wounded in the right arm. He refused to go to the aid station and volunteered as a support for the litter-bearer party. While moving to the rear, he was killed by machinegun fire. A posthumous Purple Heart citation was awarded him.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koberstine of the Gloucester Heights address.
Photos
American Battle Monuments Commission profile and burial record for Private First Class Joseph C. Kobby.
Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, New Jersey, where Private First Class Joseph C. Kobby is buried.