Earl May became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down eight enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was killed in a test flight of an F8F-I Bearcat over New Jersey on October 22, 1951.
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Earl
May
, Jr.
DNB (1951)
June 1, 1920
–
October 22, 1951
Born:
Milwaukee
,
Wisconsin
Home:
Milwaukee
,
Wisconsin
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Earl May, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Navy Fighting Squadron, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Earl May, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Navy Fighting Squadron, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Earl May, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Navy Fighting Squadron, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.