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Veracruz occupation
Frederick Vallette McNalr Jr.
Lieutenant · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
22 April 1914 · Place not recorded
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Action
- Frederick Vallette McNalr Jr., 22 April 1914
The citation
Official 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.