USS Norman Scott (DD-690) was a United States Navy Fletcher-class destroyer named for Rear-Admiral Norman Scott (1889–1942), who was killed in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal and awarded the Medal of Honor. Norman Scott was laid down 26 April 1943 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; launched 28 August 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Norman Scott; and commissioned 5 November 1943, Commander Seymour D. Owens in command.