Albert C. Burrows

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Albert C. Burrows, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. WHALE (SS-238), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine in the period 10 May 1943 to 21 June 1943, in waters of the shipping lanes between Japan, Truk, and Saipan. Taking timely advantage of every favorable attack opportunity, Commander Burrows, with courageous skill and persistent determination, succeeded in sinking four hostile freighters totaling 33,506 tons. Despite vigorous anti-submarine measures on the part of the enemy, he managed, by expert maneuvering, to bring his ship through an extremely hazardous period without serious material damage to herself or personal casualties to her crew. His superb seamanship and conscientious devotion to duty, maintained with utter disregard of personal safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Authority: Board Serial 36 (July 8, 1943)