The Crew of the Algol would like to welcome you to our web site. We hope on the site you find a comprehensive history, a listing of ships company and pictures past and present, a memorial page for her fallen and gallant crew members who sailed on a very gallant ship. You will also find links to other Amphibious Assault ships that have web sites on the internet. We hope you enjoy your visit with us and come back for future updates and important information, if you're a part of ships company or just surfing please come back. Thank you for stopping by.

E-mail Betty Nelson for more information.

Awards, Citations & Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right

Top Row
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - China Service Medal (extended) - American Campaign Medal

Second Row
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (2) - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)

Third Row
National Defense Service Medal (2) - Korean Service Medal (5) - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1-Cuba)

Fourth Row
Philippines Liberation Medal (2) - United Nations Service Medal - Republic of Korea War Service Medal(retroactive)