b. 13/03/1882 Annapolis, Maryland. d. 02/09/1962 Maryland.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/04/1914 Veracruz, Mexico.
Frederick V McNair Jnr MOH
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.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: US NAVAL ACADEMY CEMETERY, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.
FORMERLY LOT 406.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: FAMILY.
