Frederick V. McNair Jr.
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.
Frederick Vallette McNair Jr. | |
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Frederick McNair when he was an ensign | |
| Born | March 13, 1882 Maryland |
| Died | September 2, 1962 (aged 80) |
| Place of burial | United States Naval Academy Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | 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 |
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.
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