B-26 Marauder Archives, Charles H. Drake Papers 1943-1949

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B-26 Marauder Archives, Charles H. Drake Papers 1943-1949

Charles H. Drake served in the Headquarters Squadron of the 391st Bomb Group. His papers include orders he received throughout his military service and many photographs taken during World War II.

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Drake, Charles H. (Charles Hinton), 1918-2009

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Charles Hinton Drake (1918-2009) was born August 29, 1918 in Tattnall County, Georgia to Claude Hinton Drake and Alice Gordon Murray. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in March 1941. He trained as a Bombardier/Navigator and later served at a combat intelligence officer. He served in the 391st Bomb Group of the 9th Air Force rising to the rank of Major by the time he left in 1945. Drake saw action in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Croix de G...

United States. Army Air Forces. Bomb Group, 391st.

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Drake, Charles H. (Charles Hinton), 1918-2009

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Charles Hinton Drake (1918-2009) was born August 29, 1918 in Tattnall County, Georgia to Claude Hinton Drake and Alice Gordon Murray. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in March 1941. He trained as a Bombardier/Navigator and later served at a combat intelligence officer. He served in the 391st Bomb Group of the 9th Air Force rising to the rank of Major by the time he left in 1945. Drake saw action in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Croix de G...