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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant James P. Drake, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic conduct while serving aboard the U.S.S. TURNER in the Atlantic area on 3 July 1944.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander [then Lieutenant Commander]

    Action Date:

    June 27, 1950 – March 28, 1951
    All Hands (July 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] James P. Drake, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States on the staff of Commander SEVENTH Fleet, from 27 June 1950 to 28 March 1951.