Elie A. F. La Vallette
United States Navy admiral
Died when: 72 years 199 days (870 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Elie Augustus Frederick La Vallette (May 3, 1790 – November 18, 1862) was an American military officer who served in the United States Navy from 1812 to 1862.
He served during the War of 1812, in the Mediterranean and Africa Squadrons, and during the Mexican-American War.He was one of the first rear admirals appointed when Congress created the rank in July 1862.
Two United States Navy vessels and the borough of Lavallette, New Jersey were named in his honor.
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