Military Awards and Honors
Noxubee was awarded six campaign stars for Vietnam War service:
- Vietnam Counteroffensive - Phase II
- Vietnam Counteroffensive - Phase III
- Vietnam Counteroffensive - Phase IV
- Vietnam Counteroffensive - Phase V
- Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969
- Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970
Noxubee’s crew was eligible for the following medals, ribbons, and commendations (shown in order of precedence):
- Combat Action Ribbon (20 Oct. and 9 Sept. 1969)
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Battle "E" Ribbon
- American Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Europe Clasp)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal (6)
- Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation (5)
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
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