Military Awards and Honors
Mintaka received one battle star for World War II service. Her crew were eligible for the following medals:
- Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive)
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1)
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
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