William May (Earth-1993)

Lieutenant William "Will" Qiaolian May was a former member of the U.S. Army, a veteran of the Vietnam War, the late husband of Lian May, and father of Melinda May. He died of a stroke in March 3rd, 1994.

Early Life and Military Service
William Qiaolian May was born in February 22nd, 1939. At the age of 25 he joined the United States Army, and went to participate on the Vietnam War in 1956.

During the war, May actually spent most of his time in bases rather than in the front lines. In one situation, he would later recall to his family he was confused by a coming Vietcong by one of his superior officers, which made him realize not all of his fellow Americans had separated the enemy from one of their own. He was one of the many soldiers whom were sent to return to the United States, becoming one the U.S. officers involved in the Cuban embargo of John F. Kennedy in 1961.

He returned to the United States in a ship, and at the shores of Manhattan, New York City, he met Lian Qiaolian, his future wife. After many dates and encounters, he finally got courage to propose to her, which she accepted, and they married in 1962. One year later, the couple had their first and only daughter, Melinda.