Alfred George Drake, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alfred George Drake

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1893

Place of Birth: Stepney, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Nov-1915

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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.
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.