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We remember Henry May
We remember Henry May
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1902
dates
Age 18
Source:6635945
29th August 1902
1902
enlistment
Hamilton, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6635945
29th August 1902
1908
marriage
Christina Dewar
Source:6635945
5th June 1908
1909
children
Agnes May
Source:6635945
1909
1911
children
Henry May
Source:6635945
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6635945
14th August 1914 - 15th August 1915
1914
children
Margaret May
Source:6635945
1914
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6981082
22nd October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound in the face
Hospital/Institution
Source:6635945
2nd November 1914
1941
dates
Age 55
Source:6992559
26th July 1941
service
British Army
Private
7504
Scottish Rifles
1 Battalion
Source:2983990
1941
death
Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6992559
26th July 1941
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7504 | Scottish Rifles | 1 Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes May | daughter | 1909 | |
| Henry May | son | 1911 | |
| Margaret May | daughter | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry May | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Dewar | wife | 5th June 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-08-29 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-08-29 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Portrait photograph of Henry MayPortrait of Private Henry May of the 1st Battalion, the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), awarded the Victoria Cross in France on 22 October 1914.
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Charlotte33
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kate36743 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kate36743 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Memorials to Valour entry | Charlotte33 | |
| World War I: Your family stories from the Great War | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Henry May | Charlotte33 |
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