Alfred George Drake
Alfred George Drake | |
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| Born | 10 December 1893 |
| Died | 23 November 1915 (aged 21) La Brique, Belgium |
Burial place | La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, Ypres |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  British Army |
Service years | -1915 † |
Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | The Rifle Brigade |
Conflicts | 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 Mile End, Stepney, London to Robert and Mary Ann Drake. 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 in the Ypres salient, Belgium. He was killed in his VC action.