Frederick V. McNair, Jr.

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Frederick Vallette McNair, Jr.
13 March 1882 – 2 September 1962
Allegiance	United States Navy
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	U.S. occupation of Veracruz, 1914
Awards	Medal of Honor Navy Cross

Frederick Vallette McNair, Jr. (13 March 1882 – 2 September 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 the son of Rear Admiral Frederick V. McNair, Sr., and the grandfather of tennis star Frederick V. McNair, IV.

His 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.

McNair rose to the rank of captain.