USS Moale (DD-693)

USS **Moale (DD-693)** was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Okinawa campaign, where she provided anti-aircraft and fire support. During the Battle of Surigao Strait, Moale played a crucial role in the night torpedo attack against the Japanese Southern Force. After the war, she continued to serve during the Korean War and later as a training ship before being decommissioned in 1973.