The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Boatswain’s Mate First Class Walter Benjamine Cobb (NSN: 2872252), United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving aboard the U.S.S. MUGFORD (DD-389) on 9 and 10 August 1942. Blown overboard as the result of a direct bomb hit on his warship, Boatswain’s Mate First Class Cobb was rescued by another vessel. He immediately volunteered as first loader of a gun similar to the one of which he was captain on his own vessel. He stood regular watches and manned his new station during a torpedo and high-level bombing attack the following day, until he was again thrown overboard by a direct hit. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.