Francis Hammond Awards
The USS Francis Hammond is the most decorated Knox Class Frigate
Top Row: Combat Action Ribbon W/ 1 Star - Joint Meritorious Unit Award - Navy Unit Commendation
Second Row: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation W/ 1 Star - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (4) - Navy Expeditionary Medal
Third Row: National Defense Service Medal W/ 1 star - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal - Vietnam Service Medal W/ 2 stars
Fourth Row: Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 2 stars - Humanitarian Service Ribbon - Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Fifth Row: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Combat Action Ribbon
Awarded twice for combat action in the Vietnam War:
April 13th, 1972
June 21, 1972
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Awarded for joint LEO operations with the Coast Guard
in the Atlantic Ocean from January 9th - February 15th, 1992.
Navy Unit Commendation
Awarded to the Ranger Battle Group for service during Desert Storm.
January 17th, 1991 - February 7th, 1991.
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation W/ 1 Star
Awarded for service from July 27th, 1982 - May 1st, 1984.
Awarded for the rescue of the Sri Lanka motor vessel
Mercs Horana on March 28th, 1991.
Navy Battle 'E' Ribbon (4)
Awarded for service between July 1st, 1977 and December 31st, 1978.
Awarded for service between January 1st, 1979 and June 30th, 1980.
Awarded for service between January 1st, 1980 and June 30th, 1983.
Awarded for service between July 1st, 1983 and December 31st, 1984.
Navy Expeditionary Medal
Awarded for service during March 17th, 1980 - May 5th, 1980
for operations against Iran in the Indian Ocean.
Awarded for service during August 5th - November 6th, 1980
for operations against Iran in the Indian Ocean.
National Defense Service Medal W/ 1 star
Awarded for service in the Vietnam War
January 1st, 1961 - August 14th, 1974.
Awarded for service in Operation Desert Storm
January 17th, 1991 - April 11th, 1991.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Awarded for service from November 22nd, 1987 - February 16th, 1988
for participation in Operation Earnest Will.
Vietnam Service Medal W/ 2 Stars
Awarded four times for service during the Vietnam War:
Awarded for service between March 1st and March 14th, 1972.
Awarded for service between March 22nd and April 3rd, 1972.
Awarded for service between April 4th and May 12th, 1972.
Awarded for service between June 9th and July 9th, 1972.
Southwest Asia Service Medal W/ 2 Stars
Awarded for service during Operation Desert Shield.
August 2nd, 1991 - January 16th, 1991
Awarded for service during Operation Desert Storm.
January 17th, 1991 - April 11th, 1991
Humanitarian Service Medal
Awarded five times for participation in Operation Boat People:
Awarded for service between August 9th - August 14th, 1978.
Awarded for service on October 19th, 1979.
Awarded for service on October 20th, 1979.
Awarded for service on May 8th, 1980.
Awarded for service on November 9th, 1980.
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
The Francis Hammond was a forward deployed ship most of her life.
She eaned many Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.
The exact number she holds is yet to be determined.
The last awarded SSDR was issued in 1991 for deployment in Operation Desert Storm
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Awarded in 1972 for participation in the Vietnam War.
Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia
Awarded by Saudi Arabia in 1991 for participation in Operation Desert Storm.
Kuwait Liberation Medal - Emirate of Kuwait
Awarded by the Emirate of Kuwait in 1991 for participation in Operation Desert Storm.
Gunnery Excellence
The USS Francis Hammond is the highest awarded gunnery platform in US Naval history.
She is the only ship to earn 2 stars or 16 consecutive gunnery awards.
ASW Excellence
