Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) - USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) the original Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer was named for Allen Melancthon Sumner a USMC captain who was killed in action during World War I.Allen M. Sumner was laid down on 7 July 1943 at Kearny N. J. by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company; launched on 15 December 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Allen M. Sumner Captain Sumner's widow; and commissioned at the New York Navy Yard on 26 January 1944 Commander Norman J. Sampson in command.
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