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Calvin
Hayes
Cobb
November 21, 1889

–

March 29, 1961

Calvin Cobb graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1911. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    November 20, 1942 – February 5, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 327 (June 1944) & 336 (March 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Calvin Hayes Cobb, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Service Squadron, South Pacific, from 20 November 1942 to 5 February 1944. Admiral Cobb was a brilliant and capable leader, untiring in his devotion to duty throughout an arduous period of operation. By his skillful planning he made possible the prompt repair of fleet damage and the servicing of advance bases.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Duncan

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Calvin Hayes Cobb, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. DUNCAN, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of, patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity during World War I.