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| U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner DD-692 | ||||
| The Commissioning | ||||
The USS Allen M. Sumner was Commissioned at New York Navy Yard on January 26, 1944. The memorabilia displayed below reflect the beginning of Sumner's 30 years of service to our nation, to all who served aboard and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The invitation to the Commissioning Ceremony that was sent to LT Dan Sullivan's wife. Thanks to Dan's son Tim who took the time to forward it to us. |
Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly, Commandant Third Naval District, made the Commissioning Speech. Thanks to Peggy Jensen Hawkins for sending this copy. |
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The Ship's Officers at the Commissioning thanks to Richard Sementelli and Tim Sullivan. |
The Official Ship's Log |
Captain Sampson accepting command, with Mrs. Sumner attending, thanks to Richard Sementelli. |
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| The Officer's Roster the week before Commissioning thanks to Tim Sullivan |
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If you can identify others in the above photo please let us know The Official Plank Owners Muster Roll |
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| Alderson to Browne | Buclary to DiPuppo | Dodd to Greene | Greene to Jacobs | Jensen to Lavalley |
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| Legrand to Meyer | Meyer to Pucccine | Purse to Simon | Skingel to Walsh | Warp to Zorfas |
Do you have access to any Commissioning documents or
pictures? If so, please let us know with an e-mail today!
