MAY JOSEPH M

LTC Joseph "Joe" M. May was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/17/2010 at the age of 79.9 from Heart attack
Tampa, FL
Flight Classes 56FW and 57
Date of Birth 12/19/1930
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with CORPUS CHRISTIE BAY in 66, HQ TRANS GP in 66-67
This information was provided by Harry Bryant

More detail on this person: May,Retired Lt. Col. Joseph M.F.,passed away November 17, 2010. He was born December 19, 1930, in New York City, N.Y., and served 20 years in the United States Army, followed by a career in the U.S. Post Office. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; and sons, Joseph and Thomas; and his sister Jacqueline Cerrito. Military honors will take place at 2 p.m. December 1, 2010, at Florida National Cemetary, Bushnell, Florida.

The above obituary from the Tampa Tribune.

Sad to report we have lost another comrade. LTC Ret. Joseph M.F. May passed away early this morning. He had a massive heart attack last Thursday, yet he held on till today. I don't find Joe listed in our directory, however he served on the ship at Cam Ranh Bay and later was assigned to Hq's. Transportation Group in Saigon in 66 and 67. We flew together in Augsburg, Germany in the early 60's and for the past 30 plus years he has been a good friend and neighbor. He will be missed.

From: Harry Bryant

In 1960 the 24th ID's Avn Maint KD cell at Gablingen Kaserne near Augsburg Germany was commanded by Capt Joseph Marion Francis May from New York. Irish as Paddy's Pig. He was dual rated at that time. He was one of the best CO's I ever served with. RIP Dai Uy.

From: Joe A Leming, A/501st 65-66, 178th 68-69

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