Letter
of Commendation, 1942 - Following Wahoo's first war patrol, Kennedy
issued the above commendation to Chief Rau in recognition of his "splendid
performance of duty".
Crossing-The-Line
Certificate, 1943 - Issued to all newly industed shellbacks, the certificate
reads in part: "The United States Submarine Wahoo did enter my Royal
Domain, bearing within it Russell H. Rau, US Navy who in due course of
law, did receive chastisement for his pitiful uninitiate state and after
due repentance was accorded the honor and distinction of being a Loyal
Shellback. As such he is entitled to all rights and privileges as a Subject
of my Royal Kingdom."
August,
1945 - Chief Russell Rau (right) receives a Bronze Star for "meritorious
service in connection with operations against the enemy as Chief of the
Boat and Assistant Diving Officer of the USS Wahoo during her Second
War Patrol in the Solomon Island area from 8 November to 26 December 1942".
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