Elie A. F. La Vallette (3 May 1790 - 18 November 1862) was one of the first rear admirals appointed in the United States Navy when President Abraham Lincoln created the rank in July 1862. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, at age 10 La Vallette accompanied his father, a chaplain, on a cruise in "Philadelphia", commanded by Stephen Decatur, Sr.. After merchant marine service, be entered the Navy during the War of 1812. Wikipedia
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