Military Awards and Honors
Calamus received one battle star for service in World War II. Her crew was eligible for the following medals:
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
Read more about this topic: USS Calamus (AOG-25)
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