| Regimental number | 4780 |
| Place of birth | Reeveston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Geeveston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Drake, Geeveston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Bologne Eastern Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row C, Grave No. 126), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 65 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Emma DRAKE, Geveston, Tasmania |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
