World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John V. Drake
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Midland, North Carolina
Honored By
Mrs. Coleen Sanders
Relationship
Wife
Drafted when he was 20 years old in 1942; sent to Saipan. Served as Radarman on B-24 and B-29 Bombers. Also served 1951-1952 in Pusan, Korea. Retired in 1963.