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Albert Strow graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1939. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant]

    Division:

    U.S.S. Gudgeon (SS- 211)

    Action Date:

    March 13 – April 6, 1943

    Commander Submarine Forces Pacific: Serial 02748 (December 18, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Albert Rowe Strow (NSN: 0-82529), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Torpedo Data Computer Operator of the U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS-211), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the SEVENTH War Patrol of that Submarine in areas North of the Malay Barrier from 13 March to 6 April 1943. Demonstrating a keen understanding of fire-control equipment and proficiency in operating the torpedo data computer, Lieutenant Commander Strow rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting attacks which resulted in the sinking of four enemy ships totaling 29,500 tons and in damaging two additional ships totaling 6,000 tons. By his cool courage and devotion to duty, he contributed materially to the success of the GUDGEON in evading severe enemy countermeasures, and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Gudgeon (SS- 211)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 321 (December 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant Albert Rowe Strow (NSN: 0-82529), United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard the U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS-211) during a war patrol in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. He displayed the highest traditions of the naval service in his unwavering courage and devotion to duty.