Background
Cobb, Richard was born on February 28, 1914 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Franklin and Gertrude Elisabeth (Humphrey) Cobb.
Cobb, Richard was born on February 28, 1914 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Franklin and Gertrude Elisabeth (Humphrey) Cobb.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Harvard University, 1936. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1946. Master of Business Administration with distinction, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1960.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1940; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy member, Military Advisory Assistance Group, Washington, 1948-1951; member diplomatic corps, Military Advisory Assistance Group, Paris, 1952-1955; member diplomatic corps, Military Advisory Assistance Group, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1955-1958; with, Great Lakes Supply Base, Chicago, 1958-1960; treasurer, manager, president, Navy Federal Credit Union, 1960-1983.
Member Sons of the American Revolution (treasurer 1998, Meritorious Service award 1993, Professional of the Year 1981), Retired Officers Association, Sons. of Union Veterans, National association Federal Credit Unions (vice president 1963-1980, board directors 1970-1978), Navy Federal Credit Unions, Credit Union Executive Society, Belle Haven Country Club.
Married Marian Colwell, June 20, 1942. Children: Winthrop Colwell, Diana Van Vorst Cobb Ansley.