USS Compton

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USS Compton (DD-705), an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was named for Lewis Compton, who served in active duty in the Navy during World War I and Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 9 February 1940 to 13 February 1941.

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DD-705
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, destroyer, Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, United States Navy, 

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    1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
    1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
    World War II Q362
    1944-03-28T00:00:00Z
    1944-03-28T00:00:00Z
    keel laying
    1944-09-17T00:00:00Z
    1944-09-17T00:00:00Z
    ship launching
    1972-09-17T00:00:00Z
    1972-09-17T00:00:00Z
    ship decommissioning
    1944-11-04T00:00:00Z
    1944-11-04T00:00:00Z
    ship commissioning
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    USS Compton (DD-705) underway at sea on 25 November 1944 (19-N-74666)USS Compton (DD-705) underway at sea on 25 November 1944 (19-N-74666)
    USS Dixie (AD-14) with destroyers off Leyte in 1945 (NH 905541)USS Dixie (AD-14) with destroyers off Leyte in 1945 (NH 905541)
    The decommissioned Brazilian destroyers MATO GROSSO (D-34), left, and MARANHAO (D-33) are tied up at the south jetty of the naval base. The ships are being retained for spare parts - DPLA - 2f59354f349c4c5c4ffa689d83413842The decommissioned Brazilian destroyers MATO GROSSO (D-34), left, and MARANHAO (D-33) are tied up at the south jetty of the naval base. The ships are being retained for spare parts - DPLA - 2f59354f349c4c5c4ffa689d83413842
    USS Stewart (DD-224) and USS Compton (DD-705) in October 1945USS Stewart (DD-224) and USS Compton (DD-705) in October 1945
    USS Compton (DD-705) en route to the Mediterranean Sea on 8 February 1947USS Compton (DD-705) en route to the Mediterranean Sea on 8 February 1947
    USS Compton (DD-705) and USS Gainard (DD-706) moored in Tripoli Harbor in October 1948USS Compton (DD-705) and USS Gainard (DD-706) moored in Tripoli Harbor in October 1948
    USS Allagash (AO-97) refueling USS Oriskany (CVA-34) and USS Compton (DD-705) 1951USS Allagash (AO-97) refueling USS Oriskany (CVA-34) and USS Compton (DD-705) 1951
    USS Compton (DD-705) underway in July 1953USS Compton (DD-705) underway in July 1953
    USS Independence (CVA-62) off Cannes in July 1962USS Independence (CVA-62) off Cannes in July 1962
    Mato Grosso (D34)Mato Grosso (D34)
      TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
      commonsimageUSS Compton (DD-705) underway at sea on 25 November 1944 (19-N-74666) Commons
      commonsimageUSS Dixie (AD-14) with destroyers off Leyte in 1945 (NH 905541) Commons
      commonsimageThe decommissioned Brazilian destroyers MATO GROSSO (D-34), left, and MARANHAO (D-33) are tied up at the south jetty of the naval base. The ships are being retained for spare parts - DPLA - 2f59354f349c4c5c4ffa689d83413842 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Stewart (DD-224) and USS Compton (DD-705) in October 1945 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Compton (DD-705) en route to the Mediterranean Sea on 8 February 1947 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Compton (DD-705) and USS Gainard (DD-706) moored in Tripoli Harbor in October 1948 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Allagash (AO-97) refueling USS Oriskany (CVA-34) and USS Compton (DD-705) 1951 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Compton (DD-705) underway in July 1953 Commons
      commonsimageUSS Independence (CVA-62) off Cannes in July 1962 Commons
      commonsimageMato Grosso (D34) Commons
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