Whitfield County Awards
Last Updated: 11/13/06

    Whitfield County performed services of signal importance during the Vietnam War-services that were important but, due to their nature, largely unsung in the public eye. Nonetheless' the ship earned the Presidential Unit Citation (for her operations with TF 117 from 8 May to 6 July 1969); three Navy Unit Commendations; three Meritorious Unit Commendations, and 15 battle stars.

Combat Action Ribbon (4)

Presidential Unit Citation (1)

Navy Unit Commendation (3)

Meritorious Unit Commendation (3)

National Defense Service Medal (?)

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (7)

Vietnam Service Medal (15)

Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

    Whitfield County was a recipient of several White Battle Efficiency "E's" along with Blue, Red, and Green "E's".