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Drake, Thomas D.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Colonel
Unit:
Commanding Officer 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army
For action performed at the beginning of 1943 at Sened Station (Sened Gare) in Tunisia.

Citation unavailable.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Sources

  • - Ankrum, H.R., Dogfaces Who Smiled Through Tears – The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and attached 100th (Hawaiian) Battalion and 442nd “Go for Broke” Regimental Combat Team in World War II 1941-1945, Graphic Publishing Company, Lake Mills, Iowa, USA, 1987

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