The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Specialist Fourth Class Kenneth Cobb (ASN: RA-15931076), United States Army, for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Specialist Fourth Class Cobb distinguished himself by heroic actions on 28 November 1968, while serving as a rifleman with Company A, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. While established in their night laager position, Company A came under a massive communist ground assault. During the initial attack, the Viet Cong were able to penetrate the defensive wire. With complete disregard for his own safety, Specialist Cobb secured a 90-mm. recoilless rifle and exposed himself to the withering enemy fire as he moved through the bullet-swept area to the beleaguered section of the perimeter. Observing the insurgents move toward his position, Specialist Cobb immediately fired the recoilless rifle at point blank range, killing the aggressors. His valorous actions contributed in thwarting the enemy’s assault. Specialist Cobb’s personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Specialist Fourth Class Kenneth Cobb (ASN: RA-15931076), United States Army, for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Specialist Fourth Class Cobb distinguished himself by heroic actions on 16 June 1968, while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under an intense enemy attack, Specialist Cobb voluntarily moved forward to reinforce one of the hardest-hit positions on the perimeter. With complete disregard for his own safety, Specialist Cobb continuously exposed himself to intense enemy fire as he poured effective fire on the advancing insurgents. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and the defeat of the enemy force. Specialist Cobb’s personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.