Major Peter Joseph May, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire. As Officer Commanding a motor ambulance convoy, Major May has been responsible for the care and welfare of thousands of casualties from forward casualty clearing stations to railhead or hospital ship port. It was due to this unbounded enthusiasm that, although the distance involved was far greater than could have been anticipated, there was at no time any hitch and an even flow of casualties along the line of evacuation was always ensured. Major May’s willing and intelligent co-operation with all concerned has earned the highest praise. A very high all-round standard was set by the unit, and by ensuring efficient and skilful maintenance it was at all times possible to call on 100 per cent. of his ambulance cares for the evacuation; this is no small achievement when it is realised that these vehicles travelled over 190,000 miles in under two months. Major May comes from Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...asp?Edoc_Id=7682045&queryType=1&resultcount=3 Name May, Peter Joseph Rank: Major Service No: 45049 Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East (Egypt and Libya) Award: Member of British Empire Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 18 October 1943 Date 1943-1944 Catalogue reference WO 373/77 See this thread for ref: Volunteers from Eire who have won distinctions ... :irishflag[1]:
