Alfred George Drake | |
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| Born | 10 December 1893 Stepney, London |
| Died | 23 November 1915 (aged 21) La Brique, Belgium |
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | -1915 † |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | The Rifle Brigade |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Alfred George Drake VC (10 December 1893 – 23 November 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Drake was born in December 1893 in Mile End, Stepney, London to Robert and Mary Ann Drake.[1] He was 21 years old, and a corporal in the 8th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the First World War, and was awarded the VC for his actions on 23 November 1915, near La Brique, Belgium. He was killed in his VC action.
A striking mirrored memorial sculpture to Alfred George Drake has been installed at Ben Jonson Primary School, Stepney in his memory.[2] There is also a stone memorial plaque to him in nearby Shandy Park.
- ^ Drake, Alfred George, Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- ^ ellarobinson/projects.html