LA VALLETTE DD 448

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Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

    Fletcher Class Destroyer
    Keel Laid November 27 1941 - Launched June 21 1942

  1. 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

Naval Covers

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  1. Covers Page 1     (1943)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type
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Killer Bar Text

Postmark
Date
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Postmark Image
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Cover Image


 

Locy Type
3z (BTB)

1943-09

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Other Information

LA VALLETTE received 10 battle stars for World War II service

NAMESAKE - Elie A. F. La Vallette (May 3 1790 - November 18 1862)
La Vallette was one of the first Rear Admirals appointed when President Lincoln created this rank in July 1862. At age 10 he accompanied his father, a chaplain, on a cruise in PHILADELPHIA, commanded by Stephen Decatur. After merchant marine service, be entered the Navy during the War of 1812. As Acting Lieutenant in SARATOGA during the Battle of Lake Champlain, September 11 1814, he distinguished himself, winning promotion and a medal. He commanded CONGRESS during the Mexican War, directing operations against Guaymas and Urias November 19-20 1847. In the 1850’s he commanded the African, and then the Mediterranean, Squadron. Four months after his appointment as Rear Admiral, he died November 18 1862 in Philadelphia

 


 

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