Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Francis William May
Merchant Navy. British
| Born | 1890 | London | |
| Died | 30 Oct 1942 | (52) |
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Roster information listed for Francis William May
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Brittany | Motor merchant | Chief Steward | 30 Oct 1942 (+) | U-509 (1) |
Personal information
Son of George and Katherine May, of West Ham, Essex; husband of Dorothy May May, of Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex. His son, Gunner Francis George May, died in the United Kingdom in January 1943.
Francis William May was rescued by HMS Kelantan after the sinking of Brittany , but died from shock and exposure and was buried at sea.