Military Awards and Honors
Gold Star received one battle star for World War II service. Her crew members were entitled to the following medals:
- Combat Action Ribbon (28JUN45)
- American Defense Service Medal (with Fleet Clasp)
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1)
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia Clasp)
Read more about this topic: USS Gold Star (AK-12)
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