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Home Town Preston, TX
Last Address Washington, DC
Date of Passing Feb 22, 1980
Location of Interment U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium (VLM) - Annapolis, Maryland
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Navy Cross
Awarded for Actions During World War II
Service: Navy
General Orders: Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 1408 (July 24, 1944)
Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral [then Captain] Albert Gallatin Noble (NSN: 0-10842), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of a Naval Attack Group in support of an amphibious landing operation against enemy Japanese forces on Wakde Island in the New Guinea Area, on 18 May 1944. Expeditiously improvising plans for a vital operation suddenly advanced in date because of the urgency of the mission, Rear Admiral Noble coolly led the combat ships, transports and amphibious craft of his group into the poorly charted waters despite the constant threat of attack by enemy air, surface and submarine forces concentrated in the Philippines-Borneo-Netherlands West Indies Area and, skillfully closing his ships to point-blank range, fiercely bombarded the enemy's powerful shore installations and landed the 163d Regimental Team in the face of bitter opposition. By his daring combat tactics and bold determination, Rear Admiral Noble rendered invaluable assistance to his Task Force Commander during a critical period of the operation, thereby contributing to the ultimate defeat of the Japanese in the New Guinea Area. His inspiring leadership, forceful initiative and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Rear Admiral Noble, his command and the United States Naval Service.
