![]() ![]() ![]() Modified at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth VA., and reclassified Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft Carrier (CVS-45), 1 January 1954.Reclassified Attack Aircraft Carrier (CVA-45), 1 October 1952.During the Korean War USS Valley Forge (CV-45 / CVA-45) participated in the following campaigns:.Commissioned USS Valley Forge (CV-45), 3 November 1946, CAPT.Laid down, 7 September 1944, at Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia PA.Third Row Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Europe clasp) (CVA) - Nation Defense Service Medal (2)(CVA/LPH) - Korean Service Medal (8) (CVA)įourth Row - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam) (LPH) - Vietnam Service Medal (9) (LPH) - Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (9) (LPH)įourth Row - United Nations Service Medal (CVA) - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (LPH) - Republic of Korea War Service Medal (retroactive) (CVA)Įssex Class Aircraft Carrier ("Long Hull" group, aka Ticonderoga Class) / Boxer Class Amphibious Assault Ship (Helicopter): Second Row - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)(LPH) - China Service Medal (extended) (CVA) - World War II Victory Medal (CVA) Top Row - Navy Unit Commendation (3)(CVA) Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo ArchiveĬontributed by Mike Smolinski USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) Please take a moment to let us know so that we can correct any problems and make your visit as enjoyable and as informative as possible. Please report any broken links or trouble you might come across to the Webmaster. Amphibious Assault Ship (Helicopter)Index LPH-8 Valley Forge
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