WITH the unveiling this week at the People's Palace of a memorial stone to honour Glasgow Victoria Cross winner Henry May, today we too remember the Bridgeton hero.
May, centre left, who won the medal for twice crawling into no-man's land, while under heavy fire, to rescue wounded comrades, was no glory hunter. The weaver's assistant had been a reservist since 1902 and had 12 years' service under his belt when the war broke out.
Eleven days after he won the VC, Henry was wounded and came home to his wife and three children.
While he was recovering, Bridgeton Council held a reception for him, presenting him with a wristwatch.
Even then, the war wasn't over for Henry. He rejoined the army in 1918 and later achieved the rank of Lieutenant.
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