USS La Vallette (DD-448) was a World War II-era Fletcher-class destroyer in the service of the United States Navy.

The following day, the damaged Chicago, was attacked again, 34 miles south of Rennell Island by a group of 11 Bettys at an altitude of 500 feet, from the ship's port beam.

La Vallette carried out escort and screening assignments during the Gilbert landings, and strikes against Kwajalein and Wotje atolls.

She covered five more landings in the Philippines during December and January 1945, then joined the screen for minesweepers clearing Manila Bay.

La Vallette was badly damaged by a mine, leaving six dead and 23 wounded, she was towed to drydock at Subic Bay, then sailed for Hunters Point Navy Yard where she was fully repaired.