Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hebron, Illinois
Honored By
Barbara G. Drake
Relationship
Widow
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DRAKE WAS A SCOUT WITH THE 9TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION IN SCOTLAND, ENGLAND AND FRANCE. HE RECEIVED PURPLE HEART WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1944.