Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Samuel Leroy Cobb
Merchant Marine. American
| Born | 1899 | ||
| Died | 17 Apr 1942 | (43) |
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Roster information listed for Samuel Leroy Cobb
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Alcoa Guide | Steam merchant | Master | 17 Apr 1942 (+) | U-123 |
Personal information
of West New York NJ
Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal Award Citation:
For heroism and especially meritorious service under unusual hazards.
Though mortally wounded early in the action in which his ship was sunk by enemy submarine, he first endeavored to ram the attacker, and then ran through fire to his cabin to recover the Navy Code and other highly confidential papers which he cast overside in a weighted sack. He later died in a lifeboat from wounds and burns caused by these actions.
His extraordinary courage and fidelity to trust will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the Unites States Merchant Marine everywhere.
Though mortally wounded early in the action in which his ship was sunk by enemy submarine, he first endeavored to ram the attacker, and then ran through fire to his cabin to recover the Navy Code and other highly confidential papers which he cast overside in a weighted sack. He later died in a lifeboat from wounds and burns caused by these actions.
His extraordinary courage and fidelity to trust will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the Unites States Merchant Marine everywhere.