USS La Vallette (DD-448)
USS ''La Vallette'' (DD-448) was a World War II-era in the service of the United States Navy. She was the second Navy ship named after Rear Admiral Elie A. F. La Vallette. ''La Vallette'' was laid down 27 November 1941 by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Kearny, New Jersey; launched 21 June 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Lucy La Vallette Littel, great-granddaughter of Rear Admiral LaVallette; and commissioned 12 August 1942. History After training and escort duty in the Caribbean and Atlantic, ''La Vallette'' departed New York City, New York 16 December 1942 for the Panama Canal and Pacific duty. Battle of Rennell Island Her first contact with the enemy came on 29 January 1943, at about 19:00 when she sighted a formation of 11 to 13 Japanese bombers, in three close formation sections 12 miles west of her position. The aircraft were identified as “Mitsubishi G4M, Bettys” carrying out strafing and Type 91 torpedo, torpedo runs. One torpedo was reported as passing astern ...
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