--- The Croaker was built as part of the effort to assemble a major submarine force just prior to and after the U.S. entry into World War II.
--- USS Croaker was sent to the Pacific to wage a war of attrition against Japan's merchant marine and Navy.
--- USS Croaker had 6 WWII pacific war patrols, was awarded 3 battle stars, and claimed 11 Japanese vessels including a cruiser, four tankers, two freighters, an amphibious ship, two escort craft, and a minesweeper.
