USS Massey (DD-778)

USS Massey (DD-778) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Named after Lieutenant Commander Lance E. Massey, the ship saw active service in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in the Battle of Okinawa and providing vital gunfire support and anti-aircraft defense. After the war, USS Massey was involved in the Korean War, supporting UN forces with shore bombardments and patrol duties. The destroyer later served during the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1973, ending nearly three decades of distinguished service.