Awards
Among other awards, New Jersey earned the Navy Unit Commendation for Vietnam service, the Presidential Unit Citation from the Republic of the Philippines, and the Presidential Unit Citation from the Republic of Korea. She received nine battle stars for her World War II service, four for her service in the Korean War, two for her service in the Vietnam War, and four for service in Lebanon and the Persian Gulf region. Due to her outstanding service record, New Jersey holds the distinction of being the most decorated battleship in US history.
| Combat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award star | Navy Unit Commendation w/ 1 service star | Navy E Ribbon w/ 2 Battle E devices | Navy Expeditionary Medal |
| China Service Medal | American Campaign Medal | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 9 service stars | World War II Victory Medal |
| Navy Occupation Service Medal | National Defense Service Medal w/ 2 service stars | Korean Service Medal w/ 4 service stars | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ 1 service star |
| Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 service stars | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 3 service stars | Philippine Presidential Unit Citation | Korean Presidential Unit Citation |
| Vietnam Gallantry Cross unit citation | Philippine Liberation Medal w/ 2 service stars | United Nations Korea Medal | Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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