David Lawrence Drake, Jr.

Hospitalman, U.S. Navy

David Lawrence Drake, Jr. was born on 3 November 1945.

On 20 March 1966, Hospitalman David Lawrence Drake, Jr. was serving with A Company, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, HN Drake was killed when the helicopter in which he was a crewmember crashed at sea due to non-hostile action. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Naval Aircrew Badge
Navy Corpsman Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name David L Drake, Jr. is located on Panel 6E Line 24 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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