Garland May was born on 7 February 1920. He was the son of Columbus F. “Lum” May and Kate E. Cross. He was married to Ruby Lee May and the couple had one son, M. Cleo May. His wife and son died in 1941. Garland May married Dorothy Mary McAndrew. She lived in Exeter, Devon, England.
Died 20 March 1945
Buried at New Hope Cemetery, Cornelia, GA
Private
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, HQ & HQ Company, 4th P.O.E.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 7 February 1920
- Date of death: 20 March 1945
- County: Polk
- Hometown: Isabella
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: New Hope Cemetery, Cornelia, GA
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Bottom Panel
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