dd-732

• USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-732) was a Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named after Allen Melancthon Sumner, a decorated Marine Corps captain killed in World War I. • Launched in 1943: The ship was launched on December 15, 1943, by Bath Iron Works in Maine and commissioned on January 26, 1944. • World War II Service: DD-732 participated in numerous Pacific campaigns, including the Battle of Okinawa, where it provided anti-aircraft support. • Kamikaze Attack: On May 1, 1945, the USS Allen M. Sumner was hit by a kamikaze, causing significant damage and casualties, but her crew managed to keep her afloat and fighting. • Post-WWII Operations: After the war, the destroyer helped with occupation duties in Japan and China, supporting the stabilization of the region. • Korean War Involvement: The ship was recommissioned for service during the Korean War, providing gunfire support and screening for carriers. • Cuban Missile Crisis: In 1962, the ship was part of the naval blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis, helping enforce the quarantine of Cuba. • Vietnam War Deployment: The USS Allen M. Sumner served multiple tours off Vietnam, offering naval gunfire support to ground troops and participating in coastal patrols. • Decommissioning and Transfer: The destroyer was decommissioned in August 1973 and transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Fu Yang (DD-907). • Legacy: The Allen M. Sumner-class represented a significant evolution in destroyer design, featuring improved anti-aircraft weaponry and radar systems, influencing US destroyer design for decades.