Most decorated US Naval vessels of World War II

This list catalogs the most honored US Naval vessels of the Second World War. It is placed in descending order of earned Battle Stars; descending accorded unit recognitions; descending ship size by type; and ascending hull number. It contains only vessels that earned 15 or more Battle Stars for World War II service.

Honors awarded that are not listed may include: Honors awarded by countries other than the United States (e.g., Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, British Admiralty Pennant) Honors awarded to all units for serving active duty during World War II; including active duty before US entry in the war (e.g., American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal) Honors awarded to vessels for campaigns other than World War II service (e.g. Korean War service, Vietnam War service).

Vessel World War II service awards 20 Battle Stars Presidential Unit Citation Navy Unit Commendation 18 Battle Stars 17 Battle Stars Presidential Unit Citation 17 Battle Stars Presidential Unit Citation 17 Battle Stars, 17 Battle Stars 16 Battle Stars Presidential Unit Citation 16 Battle Stars Presidential Unit Citation 16 Battle Stars Presidential Unit Citation 16 Battle Stars Navy Unit Commendation 16 Battle Stars 16 Battle Stars 15 Battle Stars Navy Unit Commendation 15 Battle Stars 15 Battle Stars 15 Battle Stars 15 Battle Stars

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