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.
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Navy Cross
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Navy Cross
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United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
U.S.S. DuncanAction 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.