Cobb Wesley L.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Wesley L. Cobb

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

34591806

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-03

State:

South Carolina

Cemetery:

Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church Cem., NC

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Wesley L. Cobb was born on August 4, 1921. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. Wesley was Killed in Action on September 3, 1944 at the age of 23 in Italy and is now buried in the Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Topnot, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.