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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry Royce A. Drake (ASN: 0-17003), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 88 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry Royce A. Drake (ASN: 0-17003), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.