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 [then Lieutenant Commander] Albert Schorr Fuhrman (NSN: 0-78861), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer, Navigator and Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. GUITARRO (SS-363), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the SECOND War Patrol of that Submarine in the South China Sea from 21 July to 8 September 1944. Through his excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems, together with his skillful navigation of the ship, Commander Fuhrman materially assisted his Commanding Officer in conducting torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of a total of 11,800 tons of hostile shipping, including two destroyers, and the damaging of an additional 10,000 tons, including a light cruiser. His outstanding skill and courageous devotion to duty 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 Schorr Fuhrman (NSN: 0-78861), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the U.S.S. STURGEON (SS-187), during the THIRD War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 15 March to 7 May 1942. As Communications Officer, his skillful supervision and excellent coordination of communications throughout the ship, and inspiring leadership of communication personnel, assisted his Commanding Officer in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of one enemy ship and damaging another for a total damage to the enemy of 10,000 tons sunk and 7,000 tons damaged. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.