Awards and Honors
Chiwawa received two battle stars for World War II service.
She was authorized:
- American Campaign Medal
- Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (2)
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
Read more about this topic: USS Chiwawa (AO-68)
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