COLONEL ROBERT B. COBB, (then Lieutenant Colonel) Infantry, 347th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations in Germany on 16 March 1945. Colonel Cobb led the assault wave of his battalion across the Moselle River under heavy enemy fire and organized his troops for further attacks upon hostile positions. Throughout the ensuing action Colonel Cobb remained with the leading elements of his battalion, exposing himself to continual enemy observation and fire while directing the operations. In this action, Colonel Cobb personally killed two enemy soldiers, wounded one and forced the surrender of thirteen more. The extraordinary heroism and courageous action of Colonel Cobb reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

Colonel Cobb resides in Alabama.