Alfred George Drake

Alfred George Drake VC (10 December 1893 – 23 November 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Drake was born in Mile End, Stepney, London to Robert and Mary Ann Drake. He was 21 years old, and a corporal in the 8th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the First World War, and was awarded the VC for his actions on 23 November 1915, near La Brique in the Ypres salient, Belgium. He was killed in his VC action.

Citation The London Gazette No. 29447, 21 January 1916

He was interred in La Brique Military Cemetery No, 2 near Ypres.

Legacy A mirrored memorial sculpture to Alfred George Drake has been installed at Ben Jonson Primary School, Stepney, in his memory. There is also a stone memorial plaque to him in nearby Shandy Park.