Honors and Awards
Bucyrus Victory earned one battle star during World War II:
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- Okinawa Gunto operation - Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, 3 to 11 April and 3 to 17 May 1945
Qualified Bucyrus Victory personnel were eligible for the following:
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- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1)
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
- Philippines Liberation Medal
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