Awards
Boston received 10 battle stars for her World War II service and 5 more during the Vietnam War. She also received the Navy Unit Commendation Medal for her naval gunfire support during the Battle of Dong Ha, May 1968. Boston was also honored with the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation- Gallantry for naval gunfire support and "Sea Dragon" Operations during the period 30 July – 30 August 1968 and again during Operations "Brave Armada" and "Durham Peak" in June–July 1969.
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