Frederick Vallette Mcnair, Jr.

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Frederick Vallette McNair, Jr., United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lieutenant 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.

The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Frederick Vallette McNair, Jr., U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Winslow and the U.S.S. Woolsey, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.