The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Commander Albert Collins Burrows (NSN: 0-62021), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine, during a War Patrol in enemy-controlled waters from 1 July 1944 to 30 September 1944. Commander Burrows conducted highly successful torpedo attacks against heavily escorted enemy vessels which resulted in the sinking of 14,000 tons and the damaging of 7,000 tons of enemy shipping. In spite of severe enemy depth charges, he skillfully evaded these enemy counterattacks and brought his ship back to port undamaged. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander Albert Collins Burrows (NSN: 0-62021), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while as Commanding Officer of the Submarine U.S.S. WHALE (SS-238), on War Patrol in enemy-controlled waters. Taking advantage of every opportunity to strike the enemy, Commander Burrows skillfully conducted aggressive, determined attacks and, by his forceful leadership and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of strong, persistent hostile opposition, enabled his command to destroy an important amount of enemy shipping and severely damage many thousands of additional tons. His superb seamanship and the valiant devotion to duty of his officers and men under extremely hazardous conditions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.