It was the U.S.S Enterprise CV-6 or CV(N)-6 earning 20 battle stars in WWII
The question was "during her SERVICE LIFE, not just WWII.
I have since found out that USS Nicholas (DD 449 ) earned total of 30 battle stars for service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. She holds the honor.
The USS RANDOLPH earned three battle stars for World War II service.
Battle stars are earned by the military personnel that enter a designated war zone for during certain periods of time.
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There were 28 stars
Not seeing the picture, it is hard to give you an exact answer. Normally, a battle star means service during a particular campaign. For instance, I hold the Vietnam Service Medal, with three battle stars. What that means is you have the first medal awarded, then you add a star for each combat operation you were in. Thus, I took part in four operations during Vietnam. Hope that helps.
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The WWII USS Enterprise (CV-6) was the most decorated US warship during WWII; she earned 20 battle stars, and fought in every carrier battle except the Battle of the Coral Sea; her sister the USS Yorktown, and the giant USS Lexington fought in that battle (Lexington was sunk).
These battle stars were usually awarded as a means of recognition that a person in service was in a particular battle or a series of campaigns . A distinction should be made when referring to a Silver or Bronze star which is given in recognition of courage or valor in battle . ~ see related link below .
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The duration of Battle of the Network Stars is 2 hours.
Battle of the Network Stars ended in 1988-12.