William May, Album 1915–1919, State Library Victoria

William May’s photograph album captures his adventures from embarkation at Port Melbourne on the Ulysses through to Colombo, Egypt, Gallipoli, the Western Front and England. Prior to the war, May was a member of the 60th Infantry Brigade, Australian Military Forces. In 1915 he enlisted in the 7th Battalion as a quartermaster and honorary lieutenant, and was awarded the Military Cross for his efforts in the Great War.