Battle of the Komandorski Islands
USS "Laffey" received a Presidential Unit Citation for her role in the Battle of Guadalcanal. USS "Bailey" received a Navy Unit Commendation for her service in the Battle of the Komandorski Islands, 26 March 1943. Also, USS "Hilary P. Jones" received a Navy Unit Commendation for her actions in the final operations in the Mediterranean Sea in September 1944.