Henry Cobb ’43

Hank Cobb died Feb. 7, 2013, after long and distinguished careers in military and civilian life.

Hank prepared for Princeton at The Hill School, where he ran track and was active in dramatics. At Princeton, he majored in economics, was on the board of the Bric-A-Brac, and was a member of Tower Club.

Hank’s 40-year military career began in World War II and included successful leadership and command positions at all ranks through major general. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in the Hürtgen Forest in November 1944 and also served in Korea. Before retirement, he served as commander of the 20th Special Forces Group and as adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard.

His civilian career included 30 years of service with New York Life Insurance Co. and a 25-year partnership in Cobb-Kirkland Pontiac and Cadillac of Montgomery, Ala. Hank also was a founder of the Southern Restaurant Group, which has restaurants in Destin and Panama City, Fla.

His survivors include his children, Catherine, Hammond, and Margaret; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hank’s wife, Alice, predeceased him.