The President of the United
States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
McNAlR, FREDERICK VALLETTE, JR.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S.
Navy. Born: 13 March, 1882, Maryland. 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.
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