The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting 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, in action against enemy Japanese forces. Patrolling in dangerous, enemy-controlled waters, Commander Burrows directed the operations and torpedo fire of his vessel with expert tactical skill and splendid initiative, thus enabling his command to destroy or damage an important amount of Japanese shipping, including one converted seaplane tender. His brilliant leadership and outstanding professional ability throughout these hazardous missions were 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.