World War II

Battle of Ormoc Bay

3 December 1944
Contributed by Dan Muir

Japanese Forces

DD Kuwa (sunk)

Notes: Destroyer Division 52, part of Destroyer Squadron 11, Combined Fleet.
DD Take

Notes: Destroyer Division 31, part of Escort Squadron 31, 5th Fleet.
Additional small craft and transports

Destroyer Division 120, part of Destroyer Squadron 60, Task Force 77

Allen M. Sumner (DD-692)

Commanding officer: Commander Norman J. Sampson
Moale (DD-693)

Commanding officer: Commander William M. Foster
Cooper (DD-695) (sunk)

Commanding officer: Commander Mel A. Peterson

Notes: 191 dead.

"Dictionary of American Fighting Ships: Allen M. Sumner (DD-692)", U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
"Dictionary of American Fighting Ships: Moale (DD-693)", U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
"Dictionary of American Fighting Ships: Cooper", U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
Chronology of the War at Sea 1939-1945 by J. Rohwer & G. Hummelchen
"The Battle of Ormoc Bay" at the U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) website
"Long Lancers" by Allyn D. Nevitt, at the Nihon Kaigun website