USS Columbia (CL-56) - Awards

Awards

In addition to the Navy Unit Commendation, Columbia received 10 battle stars for World War II service.

Columbia flew a Confederate Navy Ensign as a battle flag throughout combat in the South Pacific in World War II. This was done in honor of the ship's namesake, the capital city of South Carolina, the first state to secede from the Union.

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