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 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.