Military Awards and Honors
Kewaydin received one battle star for World War II service. Her crew members were authorized the following medals:
- American Defense Medal (with Fleet clasp)
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (1)
- World War II Victory Medal
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