

Modified and reclassified Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft Carrier (CVS-37), 12 November 1953.Redesignated Attack Aircraft Carrier (CVA-37), 1 October 1952.Commissioned USS Princeton (CV-37), 18 November 1945, CAPT.Laid down, 14 September 1943, as USS Valley Forge (CV-37) at Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA.Top Row: Combat Action Ribbon () / Navy Unit Commendation / Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2) Ģnd Row: China Service Medal (extended) / American Campaign Medal / World War II Victory Medalģrd Row: Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp) / National Defense Service Medal (2) / Korean Service Medal (8)Ĥth Row: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3) / Vietnam Service Medal (6) / Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Medal with Palm) ĥth Row: United Nations Korean Medal / Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal / Republic of Korea War Service Medal (retroactive)Įssex Class Aircraft Carrier ("Long Hull" group, aka Ticonderoga Class) / Boxer Class Amphibious Assault Ship (Helicopter): Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right

JANAP Tactical Voice Radio Call Sign - Bullhorn NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo ArchiveĬontributed by Mike Smolinski USS Princeton (LPH-5)

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