Background
MAY, William Henry was born on July 31, 1849. Son of late J. W. Seaburn May.
MAY, William Henry was born on July 31, 1849. Son of late J. W. Seaburn May.
One daughter Entered Navy, 1863. Lieutenant, 1871; Commander, 1881. Captain, 1887; Rear-Admiral, 1901.
Vice-Admiral, 1905.
Served Arctic Expedition, 1875-1870 (medal). Naval Attache for Europe, 1891-1893. In command of the Naval Contingent in London, Jubilee Procession, 1897.
In attendance on the German Emperor during his visit to England, 1899 (order of Red Eagle, 2nd Class).
Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes, 1901. A Lord of the Admiralty, and Controller of the Navy, 1901 - 5.
Commanderin-Chief Atlantic Fleet 1905-1900. 2nd Sea Lord of the Admiralty 1900-1909.
Visited Brest with Atlantic Fleet.
Cartulary-register Grand OfficerLegion d’Honneur. Royal Navy; K. Commanding Home Fleet 1909 - 1910. Naval Aide-de-camp to the King.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1878, Kinbarra Swene, y.daughter of late West. J. Marrow: two son onedaughter Entered Navy, 1863.