USS Washoe County LST 1165 Awards
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Combat Action Ribbon 2 Apr 1966
Presidential Unit Citation18 Oct 1968 - 5 Dec 1968
Navy Unit Commendation28 Jul 1969 - 28 Aug 1969
Meritorious Unit Commendation1 Aug 1965 - 31 Mar 1968
1 Apr 1968 - 31 Mar 1969
National Defense Service MedalThe National Defense Service Medal was awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, and between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal11 Aug 1964 - 28 Sep 1964
21 Mar 1965 - 27 Mar 1965
13 Apr 1965 - 18 Apr 1965
3 May 1965 - 15 May 1965
Vietnam Service Medal with two silver stars and two bronze stars [total of 12 battle stars] {for complete dates see NOTE 1below} Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal, with Frame and Palm{for complete dates see NOTE 1below}
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Metal, First Class Color, with Palm
[All Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served "in country" Vietnam are eligible for this award for the period 1 January 1965 to 28 March 1973 since the Republic of Vietnam Government awarded it to Commander, U.S. Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units.}
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device
[Awarded to recognize service performed in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1973.]
NOTE 1: Click here and scroll down to page 7 & 8 of 32 pages to view documentation of Washoe County LST 1165 Unit Awards
NOTE 2: Click here to view the complete OPNAV NOTE 1650, Unit Awards and Citations Master List, Awards Branch: N09B13
NOTE 3: This may not be all the awards that where due to the ship and/or the different crews. The Webmaster would like to know if you have received any other decorations.