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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate

    Division:

    U.S.S. Narwhal (SS-167)

    Action Date:

    February 2 – March 29, 1942

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 374 (April 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Albert A. Landry, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving aboard the U.S.S. NARWHAL (SS-167), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in action against the Japanese in the Wake Island area, from 2 February 1942 to 28 March 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.