Military Awards and Honors
Zaurak earned one battle star for service in World War II. Her crew was eligible for the following medals and ribbons:
- China Service Medal (extended)
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1)
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
- Philippines Liberation Medal
Crew member individual awards:
- Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive)
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