LA VALLETTE DD 448

Ship Name and Designation History

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Fletcher Class Destroyer Keel Laid November 27 1941 - Launched June 21 1942 USS LA VALLETTE DD-448 Commissioned August 12 1942 - Decommissioned April 16 1946 Struck from Naval Register February 1 1974 Sold July 26 1974 to Peru and cannibalized for spare parts and hulk scrapped

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1. USS La Vallette DD-448 Covers Page 1     (1943-45)

 

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Postmark Date	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

 

Locy Type 2(n)

1945-11-19

Cachet by B. Saunders Bullard

 

Locy Type 3z (BTB)

1943-09

Official Business

 

Other Information

USS LA VALLETTE earned ten bronze service stars on her Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for her World War II service.

NAMESAKE - Elie Augustus Frederick La Vallette (3 May 1790 – 18 November 1862)
      La Vallette was one of the first rear admirals appointed when President Lincoln created this rank in July 1862. Born in Alexandria, Va., 3 May 1790, at age 10 he accompanied his father, a chaplain, on a cruise in USS Philadelphia, commanded by Stephen Decatur. After merchant marine service, be entered the Navy during the War of 1812. As acting lieutenant in USS Saratoga during the Battle of Lake Champlain, 11 September 1814, he distinguished himself, winning promotion and a medal. He commanded USS Congress during the Mexican War, directing operations against Guaymas and Urias 19 to 20 November 1847. In the 1850’s he commanded the African, and then the Mediterranean, Squadron. Four months after his appointment as rear admiral, he died 18 November 1862 in Philadelphia.

Two ships of the US Navy have honored RAdm La Vallette - USS La Vallette DD-315 and USS La Vallette DD-448.

The ships sponsor was Mrs. Lucy La Vallette Littel, great-granddaughter of Rear Admiral LaVallette.

 

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