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St Lo's final day at the Battle off Samar
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Awards and Ribbons:

The squadron received the following awards:
Combat Action Ribbon
American Presidential Unit Citation with 1 star
American Campaign ribbon
Asiatic/Pacific Campaign ribbon with 4 stars
Philippine Presidential Unit citation
Philippine Liberation ribbon with 2 stars

The ribbons below, may also have been earned during the war, by the individuals. Each of these would have been earned on an individual basis, depending on their own efforts.
Navy Cross
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Navy Commendaton
Good Conduct Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Medal
W.W.II Victory Medal

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