Frederick V. McNair Jr.

Frederick Vallette McNair Jr.
Frederick McNair when he was an ensign
Born	(1882-03-13)March 13, 1882 Maryland
Died	September 2, 1962(1962-09-02) (aged 80)
Place of burial	United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1903 - 1931, 1942
Rank	Captain
Battles / wars	U.S. occupation of Veracruz, 1914
Awards	Medal of Honor Navy Cross

Frederick Vallette McNair Jr. (March 13, 1882 – September 2, 1962) was an officer of the United States Navy and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions at the beginning of the U.S. occupation of Veracruz, Mexico.

McNair was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1903), the son of Rear Admiral Frederick V. McNair (Class of 1857), the grandfather of tennis star Frederick V. McNair, IV and poet-novelist Lailee McNair.

McNair rose to the rank of captain.

He is buried in the United States Naval Academy Cemetery and his grave can be located in lot 406.

Medal of Honor citation

McNair's Medal of Honor citation reads:

For distinguished conduct in battle engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lt. McNair was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)

References

• Hall of Valor