Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 414 (City of Sarnia) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Recommendation:
Flying Officer May has completed many sorties against the enemy and as a reconnaissance pilot has continuously displayed exceptional skill and courage in completing the many tasks assigned to him, frequently in the face of the most intense enemy opposition. He has also attacked a variety of ground targets in enemy occupied territory. On the first day of the assault on the coast of Normandy this officer performed two very successful co-operation flights in support of the naval bombardment.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 24 November, 1944.