Frederick Vallette McNair, Jr.-Annapolis, MD
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 38° 59.232 W 076° 29.430
18S E 370908 N 4316412
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 22, 1914. He is buried in the U.S. Naval Academy cemetery in Section 13, Site 406.
Waymark Code: WMXYAK
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2018
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He was born on March 13, 1882 in Maryland and died on September 2, 1962. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is:
McNAlR, FREDERICK VALLETTE, JR.
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• Appointed at large
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy award: Navy Cross
Citation: 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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