The USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, launched on 18 June 1943. It was named after Rear Admiral Allen M. Sumner, a notable naval officer. The ship served primarily during World War II and the Korean War, playing a crucial role in naval operations. Equipped with advanced weaponry for its time, the USS Allen M. Sumner featured torpedoes, anti-aircraft guns, and depth charges. It was decommissioned in 1970 and later sold for scrap, marking the end of its service in the U.S. Navy.