Vietnam War
| Unit | 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Lincoln Nebraska |
| Date of Death | May 14 1969 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Laos. As the aircraft dove towards its target, it was hit by hostile fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
Notes
Colonel Kahler was a member of the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On May 14, 1969, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission to bomb a bridge in northwest