Ashtabula was awarded eight battle stars for World War II service, four battle stars for Korean War service, and eight battle stars for duty in the Vietnam War
Top Row – Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation – American Campaign Medal
Second Row – Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (5) – World War II Victory Medal – Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
Third Row – National Defense Service Medal – Korean Service Medal (4) – Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (4-Quemoy-Matsu, 9-Vietnam, 1-Korea, 1 Op. Frequent Wind)
Fourth Row – Vietnam Service Medal (7) – Humanitarian Service Medal (1-Frequent Wind, 1-Boat People) – Philippines Liberation Medal
Fifth Row – United Nations Service Medal – Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal – Republic of Korea War Service Medal (retroactive)
