| Surname: | Drake |
| Initials: | F C |
| Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Army Number: | 42550 |
| Notes: | MC. 10th Hussars RAC. DPM 2nd Army at time of Normandy. London Gazette 29159, page 4538, 11/5/15. The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 12/5/15. Regular Forces. 10th (Prince of Wales's own Royal) Hussars. Francis Collingwood Drake. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Order of the British Empire (London Gazette: 36917 Page: 670 Feb. 1, 1945) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation for the OBE: Lieut-Colonel DRAKE, As DPM Second Army, has had a task to perform of peculiar difficulty from the beginning of the operation. It was largely due to his tireless efforts and patient skill that the acute traffic problems in a constricted bridgehead did not strangle the progress of operations. Later, he has contrived, with limited resources, to maintain the flow of vehicles along an ever-extending L of C. His own qualities of unselfinshness, tact and high sense of duty have been an example for all ranks of the CMP. His work has been outstanding throughout the campaign.Brig AQ Second Army. Lieut-Gen Commander Second Army. National Archive WO 373/83. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37521 Page: 1674 April 4, 1946) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. |
| Decoration: | Military Cross (London Gazette: 13105 Page: 1175 June 20, 1917) |
| Citation: | Citation. Lt Francis Collingwood Drake, Hussars.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised and defended a detached post with great resource and ability despite heavy casualties. His cheerfulness and example under very heavy fire were most marked. |
