. Navy Unit Commendation, COWPENS received 12 battle stars for her World War II. TBF-1C 24488 VF-25 MARSHALLS CENPAC LT W.S. WATSON S 12/18/43. PEARL ECENPAC 12/28/43 F6F-3 08847 VF-25 HAWAII ECENPAC 01/01/44.