Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
"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, with Lieutenant Commander H. H. Henderson in command.