| Surname: | Drake |
| Initials: | C W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/161 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory Medal and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 21/12/1914. Home address Heloise, Moorlands Road, Camberley, Surrey. Became a Lieutenant in the RASC, LG 31654, 14280, 22/11/1918. Extract from the Sunday Mirror 2 July 1916. POLICE DCM. Sergeant-Major C W Drake. of the Military Mounted Police, who has received the DCM for gallantry on the field of battle. Article has small photograph of of Mr Drake in uniform wearing and Edward VII cap badge. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29200 Page: 6010 June 22, 1915) |
| Citation: | MMP. Sgt. France & Flanders.Also shown in the Army and Navy Gazette, 24/7/15. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29438 Page: 599 Jan. 14, 1916) |
| Citation: | MMP. Sgt. Notification of DCM. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29503 Page: 2677 March 11, 1916) |
| Citation: | MMP. DCM Citation.P/161 SERGEANT C W DRAKE MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry on many occasions in the performance of his duties, particularly during the worst part of a bombardment. He assisted in supervising the daily patrols sent to arrange traffic, and generally proved himself both brave and reliable in every aspect. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30404 Page: 12490 Nov. 28, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. Sgt. Salonika Force. |