Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

U.S.S. Whale (SS-238), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

July 8th, 1943

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. WHALE (SS-238), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine in the period 10 May 1943 to 21 June 1943, in waters of the shipping lanes between Japan, Truk, and Saipan. Taking timely advantage of every favorable attack opportunity, Commander Burrows, with courageous skill and persistent determination, succeeded in sinking four hostile freighters totaling 33,506 tons. Despite vigorous anti-submarine measures on the part of the enemy, he managed, by expert maneuvering, to bring his ship through an extremely hazardous period without serious material damage to herself or personal casualties to her crew. His superb seamanship and conscientious devotion to duty, maintained with utter disregard of personal safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Authority: Board of Awards: Serial 36 (July 8, 1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

U.S.S. Whale (SS-238), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

August 17th, 1943

Citation:
"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."

Commander in Chief Pacific, Serial 2590 (August 17, 1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

U.S.S. Whale (SS-238), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

February 4th, 1944

Citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while as Commanding Officer of the Submarine U.S.S. WHALE (SS-238), on War Patrol in enemy-controlled waters. Taking advantage of every opportunity to strike the enemy, Commander Burrows skillfully conducted aggressive, determined attacks and, by his forceful leadership and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of strong, persistent hostile opposition, enabled his command to destroy an important amount of enemy shipping and severely damage many thousands of additional tons. His superb seamanship and the valiant devotion to duty of his officers and men under extremely hazardous conditions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Pacific Fleet Board Awards, Serial 45 (February 4, 1944).
Awarded as a golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first SSM.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

U.S.S. Whale (SS-238), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

1944

Citation:
"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."

Awarded in the form of a second golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first SSM.