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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Hubert L. Drake

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

William L. Beigel

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE SERVED WITH THE 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 22ND INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE WAS THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 1ST BATTALION OF THE 22ND. ON NOVEMBER 17, 1944, NEAR THE TOWN OF ZWIESEL,GERMANY, IN THE HUERTGEN FOREST. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION BY SHELL FRAGMENT WOUNDS. HE WAS 38 YEARS OLD.