Frederick V. McNair, Jr.

Military Person

1882 – 1962

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Who was Frederick V. McNair, Jr.?

Frederick Vallette McNair, Jr. 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 and the son of Rear Admiral Frederick V. McNair, Sr., and the grandfather of tennis star Frederick V. McNair, IV.

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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Born
Mar 13, 1882
Maryland
Also known as
  • Frederick Vallette McNair, Jr.
Education
  • United States Naval Academy
Died
Sep 2, 1962
Resting place
United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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