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Albert
Raborn
September 27, 1910

–

August 6, 1971

Albert Raborn graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Picuda (SS-382)

    Action Date:

    May 4 – June 27, 1944
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 04780 (September 11, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Albert Raborn (NSN: 0-73588), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PICUDA (SS-382), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 4 May to 27 June 1944, in enemy Japanese-controlled waters. In spite of unusually strong and alert escorts, Lieutenant Commander Raborn skillfully and determinedly penetrated the strong escort screens to deliver well planned and brilliantly executed torpedo attacks against enemy shipping. As a result of his daring and aggressiveness, he successfully sank three enemy ships totaling 13,000 tons and damaged another ship of 10,000 tons. Despite severe enemy counter-measures which caused considerable minor damage to his ship, intelligent and skillful evasive tactics enabled him to avoid serious damage and bring his ship to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Picuda (SS-382)

    Action Date:

    February 17 – April 5, 1944
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 03059 (July 8, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Albert Raborn (NSN: 0-73588), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PICUDA (SS-382), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 17 February 1944 to 5 April 1944, in enemy controlled waters at Truk in the Caroline Islands. With courage and determination, he skillfully penetrated strong escort screens and delivered smashing torpedo attacks against enemy shipping. As a result of the aggressive and brilliantly executed torpedo attacks, he successfully sank three enemy ships totaling over 24,300 tons and damaged one additional ship of over 7,400 tons. In spite of severe enemy counterattacks, his skillful evasive tactics enabled him to escape and bring his ship to port undamaged. Lieutenant Commander Raborn’s conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.