Photo #: NH 105854
Lieutenant Junior Grade Albert L. David, USN
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy",
page 172.
Albert L. David was awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity" on 4 June 1944, when he led a
boarding party from USS Pillsbury (DE-133) to capture
the German submarine U-505 after it had been forced to
the surface. Though the submarine could have sunk or blown up
at any time during the operation, David directed initial salvage
efforts and ensured it was kept afloat. This was the first capture
of an enemy warship on the high seas since 1815.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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