Military Awards and Honors
Pleiades (AK-46) earned two battle stars for World War II service. Her crew members were eligible for the following medals:
- Combat Action Ribbon (Convoy SC-107, 1–4 November 1943)
- American Defense Service Medal (with Fleet clasp)
- American Campaign Medal
- Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (2)
- World War II Victory Medal
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