Henry H. Cobb

Major General Henry H. Cobb Jr. (October 8, 1920 – February 7, 2013) was a U.S Army officer and businessman.[1]

Herny H. Cobb
Born(1920-10-08)October 8, 1920
DiedFebruary 7, 2013(2013-02-07) (aged 92)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankMajor General

Cobb was educated at The Hill School and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in economics. He began his army service in 1943 and served in both World War II and the Korean War.

Cobb established and subsequently became the Commander of the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He also served as the Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard.

After retirement from the military, Cobb worked at the New York Life Insurance Company[2] and established the Southern Restaurant Group.[3]

Decorations

Distinguished Service Cross[4]

References

  1. "HENRY HAMMOND COBB Jr". The Birmingham News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  2. "The Michigan Alumnus". 1958.
  3. "Henry Cobb - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.


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