World War II Honoree

Robert Alexander Cobb

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Alexis, North Carolina

Honored By

Barbara Stevens

Relationship

Daughter

Served in Company A, 317th Infantry. Participated in Rhineland and Central Europe Battles. Performed maintenance or turret and machine guns. Served as a rifleman in the European Theater of Operations under combat conditions. Was familiar with hand-to-hand fighting techniques. Earned 2 Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal.