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How did McNair die in 1944?

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  • Plane crash

  • Friendly fire

  • Submarine attack

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In 1944, McNair lost his life due to friendly fire while observing Allied troops near Saint-Lô in Normandy, France. An American artillery shell tragically struck his location, resulting in his untimely death.
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