Rescue Mission
Its second mission was unfortunately not as successful and finished when she docked at Fremantle, A western Australian port that became her base. The next patrols were in the South China Sea and were hindered by enemy boats.
Awarded For His Work
She successfully damaged an enemy submarine as well as merchant ships. December 7, 1942, was when the 5th tour began and the Grayback left Australia. The Grayback surfaced on Christmas day in 1942 and sunk four landing barges.