World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James L. Drake
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Laguna Beach, California
Honored By
James L. Drake
SERVED WITH 31ST CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE TROOP, ATTACHED TO 31ST DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC -- NEW GUINEA AND SOUTH PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGNS. WOUNDED IN THE PHILIPPINES. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART.