USS Cassin Young Volunteers

Navy Unit Commendation

For outstanding performance in combat against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Okinawa Jima. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL COMMENDATION

China Service Medal

For participation in support of operations in China between 1945 and 1957.

Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal

For service in Pacific Theater in WWII, 1941-1945. Cassin Young earned 7 battle stars for campaigns in 1944-1945.

World War II Victory Medal

Issued for active-duty status between Dec. 7, 1941—Dec. 31, 1946, commemorating participation in World War II.

Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp

For participation in occupying territories of enemies of the U.S. in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater at the end of WWII.

National Defense Service Medal

For honorable service during a time of “national emer­gency.” Earned for service during Korean Conflict.

Korea Service Medal

Primary medal awarded for service and participation in Korean War Campaigns from 1950—1954.

Philippine Presidential Unit Citation

Republic of Philippines Award issued to Philippine and U.S. units for defense & liberation of Philippines in WWII.

Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

Foreign Award issued by the government of South Korea to all units receiving the Korea Service Medal.

Philippine Liberation Ribbon

Foreign award from the Republic of the Philippines, for liberation of Philippines from Japan Oct. 1944-Sept. 1945.

United Nations Service Medal for Korea

First International Military Decoration. Issued by U.N. for defense of South Korea from North Korea 1950-1954.