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Most decorated US Naval vessels of World War II

Most decorated US Naval vessels of World War II

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This list catalogs the most honored US Naval vessels of the Second World War. It is placed in descending order of earned Battle Stars; descending accorded unit recognitions; descending ship size by type; and ascending hull number. It contains only vessels that earned fifteen or more Battle Stars for World War II service.

Honors awarded that are not listed may include:

More information Vessel, World War II Service Awards ...

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