On 29 April 1968, Lance Corporal Ronald David Cobb was serving with Headquarters & Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, LCpl Cobb was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Medals

Purple Heart

National Defense Service Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Ronald D Cobb is located on Panel 52E Line 47 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.