Private May served with the 307th Inf., 77th Division through a three-day stand on the slopes of Iegusuku Yama. May carefully placed his machinegun, and successfully repulsed the enemy and a counterattack. Refusing to withdraw, May voluntarily maintained his post to cover deploying riflemen. Though severely wounded on the third day, May refused evacuation and continued to inflict losses upon the enemy. For his intrepid sacrifice, May received the Medal of Honor.

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Mrs. Laura May and family receiving Medal of Honor on behalf of her late husband, Martin May.

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