Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Colorado_; received a sword cut in the head while fighting at the side of Lieutenant McKee at the capture of the Korean forts June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)

Coxswain; captain of gun on board of the U.S.S. _Varuna_ in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862; mentioned as having done his "duty through the thickest of the fight with great coolness and danger to the enemy." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

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Captain of foretop; a volunteer from the U.S.S. _Colorado_, on board of the _Pensacola_ in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and at the taking of New Orleans April 24, and 25, 1862. "Especially commended." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

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LIEUT. FREDERICK V. McNAIR, UNITED STATES NAVY.

Record of Medals of Honor issued to the officers and enlisted men of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guar — Part 72

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, April 22, 1914. 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. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa April 1, 1899. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

Private, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Benicia_; for gallantry in advancing to the parapet, wrenching the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killing him, at the capture of the Korean forts June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Pontoosuc_; commended for gallantry, skill, and coolness in action during the operations in and about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to January 22, 1865, and resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington; was severely wounded in the naval assault upon Fort Fisher. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Oneida_, in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; powder boy at the 30-pounder Parrott rifle. His passing box, having been knocked out of his hand, fell overboard into a boat alongside. He immediately jumped overboard, recovered it, and returned to his station. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

Quarter gunner on board of the U.S.S. _Agawam_; one of the crew of the powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, December 23, 1864, for which service he volunteered. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)