Richard  May

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   * 16th May 1920

   + 31st October 2011


Cdr.May finished his Navy training in June 1942.
He flew F4F Wildcats and F4U Corsairs in FS-3 and FS-10 and was assigned to the carrier USS Langley.
His combat actions started at Marshall Island in January 1944.
Units: VF - 3, VF - 10, VF - 32.
Awards: 5 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 9 Air Medals.


Cdr. May was an US fighter ace credited with 7 confirmed victories and 6 probables.