History for USS Philippine Sea

Histories for USS Philippine Sea - CV 47

05 Jan	military titles uhh
03 Jul	Additional awards In addition to the Korean Service Medal with 9 stars, the PHIL SEA earned the Anarctic Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Citation, China Service Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal (Europe & Asia) National Defense Medal, Korean Presidental Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal... More
04 May	USS Philippine Sea - CV 47 - History Philippine Sea (CV-47) was commissioned 11 May 1946. On 29 January 1947 in the Antarctic region of the South Pacific, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his party were flown from Philippine Sea to begin polar explorations from Little America. Philippine Sea sailed into action off Korea as flagship of... More

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