Regimental number | 1692 |
Place of birth | Somerset England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Dairyman |
Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Drake, Misterton, Somerset, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For gallant work as messenger and for most valuable services as guide. (Pozieres). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 73 |
Place of burial | Derrinallum Cemetery, Victoria |