USS SKAGIT AKA 105

On August 23, 1958 125 ships of 7th Fleet moved into the Taiwan Straits to support Taiwan against the Chinese Communists.

Skagit was one of those ships.

Legend

Left to right, In Chinese characters
First character = 8
Second character = 2
Third character = 3
The next two characters = Battle
The next two characters = Honorary
And the last character = Badge.

US-ROC Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge

For service in the China Theater between 1955 and 1979.

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Images: Dave Downer

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Vietnam Service Medal
With Two Battle Stars

Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the airspace thereover, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award.
Persons receiving the Vietnam Service Medal are authorized to wear a bronze star to indicate each campaign. There are 17 designated campaigns during the period of 15 March 1962 through 28 January 1973.

Skagit received Battle Stars for:

Vietnam Counteroffensive 1965-1966

Vietnam Phase II 1966 - 1967

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Republic of Vietnam
Meritorious Unit Citation
(Gallantry Cross with Palm)

U.S. Military units were individually cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross; however, the Vietnamese Government issued the award to all units subordinate to Military Assistance Command (MACV) during the period 8 February 1962 and 28 March 1973.
In addition, all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served "in country" Vietnam during the period 8 Feb. 1962 - 28 Mar.1973 are elgible since the Republic of Vietnam Government awarded it to Commander, U. S. Military Assistance Command and all subordinate units.

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Republic of Vietnam
Meritorious Unit Citation
(Civil Actions Medal)

The unit citation of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was awarded certain units by the Vietnamese government for meritorious service during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1974.
In addition, all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served "in country" Vietnam during the period 1 Jan. 1965 - 28 Mar.1973 are elgible since the Republic of Vietnam Government awarded it to Commander U. S. Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units.

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Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal

This medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States who:
1) Served for six months in South Vietnam during the period March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973;
2) Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN armed forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the armed forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN armed forces;
3) Did not complete the length of service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were: a) wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b) captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released; c) killed in action or in the line of duty;
4) Were assigned in Vietnam on Jan. 28, 1973, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period Jan. 29 to March 28, 1973.

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Cold War Recognition Certificate

In accordance with section 1084 of the Fiscal Year 1998 National Defense Authorization Act, the Secretary of Defense approved awarding Cold War Recognition Certificates to all members of the armed forces and qualified federal government civilian personnel who faithfully and honorably served the United States anytime during the Cold War era, which is defined as Sept. 2, 1945 to Dec. 26, 1991.

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E

Engineering Excellence Award

C

Communications Excellence Award

Skagit was authorized to display from 14 August 1964 to 14 October 1965, the Red E of the Engineering Excellence Award, and the Green C of the Communications Excellence Award.
These awards are well deserved recognition for outstanding performance and untold hours of hard work by the departments concerned.

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Amphibious Assault Award

14 August 1964:
Not content with doing merely what is required of them, the entire crew competes, by division, rating and individual, to see who can do the best job in the least time, on the winches, the bridge, the hatches, the phones and the boats.
Stewards, Storekeepers and Yeomen join Boatswain's Mates and Enginemen in manning hatches and winches, and launching and operating the ship's 16 landing craft. Everyone is involved.

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Captain Edward F. Ney
Memorial Award

In the summer of 1965, Skagit was selected best "Small Mess" in the annual competition for the famed NEY Award, which signifies the best mess in the entire Navy.




This unofficial list of awards and commendations earned by the ship and crew, was compiled from information on the internet, naval information sources, and ship's history.

Do not use this list to determine eligibility for individual awards.

These awards are not shown in order of precedence.

If you find errors or omissions, please contact me.

Mike@ussskagit.org






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