Clifford B. Drake
Clifford Barnes Drake | |
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MG Clifford B. Drake, USMC | |
| Born | November 7, 1918 New York City, New York |
| Died | October 25, 1994 (aged 75) Seminole, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1940–1972 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-6676 |
| Commands | Marine Corps Reserve 12th Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 14th Marines 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
Clifford Barnes Drake (November 7, 1918 – October 25, 1994) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He served as an artillery officer during World War II and later took part in the Vietnam War as deputy commander of XXIV Corps.