Frederick V. McNair, Sr.

Infobox Military Person
name=Frederick Vallette McNair
born= birth date|1839|1|13
died= death date and age|1900|11|28|1839|1|13
placeofbirth= Abington, Pennsylvania
placeofdeath= Washington, D.C.


caption= Frederick Vallette McNair, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy
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allegiance= flag|United States
branch=United States Navy
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rank= Rear Admiral
commands= Superintendent of the Naval Observatory (1890-1892) Commander of the Asiatic Station (1895-1897) Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy (1898-1900)
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Frederick Valette McNair (13 January 1839 – 28 November 1900) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. McNair served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1898 to 1900.

Biography

McNair, born 13 January 1839 at Abington, Pennsylvania, was appointed midshipman 21 December 1853. He served on the Atlantic blockade stations and Mississippi River patrols during the American Civil War. Rear Admiral McNair died at Washington, D.C., 28 November 1900, while awaiting orders.

R.Adm. McNair was the father of Captain Frederick V. McNair, Jr. (1882–1962), who was awarded the Medal of Honor, "For distinguished conduct in battle engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914." Rear Admiral McNair's great-grandson, Frederick V. McNair, IV, is a former professional tennis player who reached the World No. 1 doubles ranking in 1976.

Namesake

In 1943, the destroyer USS "McNair" (DD-679) was named in honor of Rear Admiral McNair.

ee also

*List of Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy

References

*DANFS