World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Clifford Barnes Drake
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He was officer of the deck on the USS California when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Served in the Solomon Islands campaign, Battle of Kwajalein, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian, and Battle of Iwo Jima. Received the Legion of Merit with Combat "V", Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", and Navy Unit Commendation.