John May
Born: 1836 at Wurttemberg, Germany
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date of Issue: August 25, 1870
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant John May, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 12 July 1870, while serving with Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Wichita River, Texas.
