TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Drake, Ernest Albert James

Date of birth:
April 9th, 1915 (Ottawa/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:
1996
Service number:
6140156 (NCO)/22254777 (Officer)
Nationality:
British

Biography

Ernest Drake first joined the Royal Surrey Regiment in 1932 after which he served with the Royal Artillery. After the war he joined up with the Territorial Army with the Royal Engineers with the rank of Company Sergeant-Major/. Warrant Officer 2nd Class.
As a civilian he worked for London Transport for many years as a bus driver, later as an instructor, and then in administration.

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lance-Sergeant
Unit:
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Awarded on:
January 11th, 1945
Citation (general):
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy."
Mentioned in Dispatches
Rank:
Warrent Officer 2nd Class
Unit:
Corps of Royal Engineers - Territorial Army
Awarded on:
June 10th, 1967

Birthday Honours
WO 373/172/332
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With three bars.
Efficiency Medal / Territorial Decoration

Sources

Photos