 "Tuna" returned to home waters for the first time in four war patrols on 18 November 1943.For the destruction of three U-boats during those patrols, her commanding officer, Lieutenant D. S. R. Martin, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order with two bars.Additionally, the Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to Lt (E) N. Travers, and the Distinguished Service Medal to four other members of the crew including Chief Petty Officer William J Stabb  and Leading Seaman Dominic "Bommy" King.