USS Compton (DD705)

USS Compton (DD-705) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. She served with distinction during World War II, participating in Pacific operations such as the Okinawa campaign and providing anti-aircraft and fire support. After the war, Compton was active during the Korean War and later participated in Cold War missions, including NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments. The ship was decommissioned in 1972, closing a career that spanned nearly three decades of service.