Biographical notes:
Son of Isaac & Mary E. Drake.
Occupation: Farmer (1917 & 1928), Farmer - Fruit Farm (1930), Orchardist (1930).
Addresses:; At 1917 Draft Registration - Yuba, CA; At 1928 General Election - Yuba City, Sutter, CA; At 1930 US census - Vernon, Sutter, CA; Voter Registration 1930 to 1944 - Yuba City, Sutter, CA; At 1942 Draft Registration - O'Banion (Obanion) Road, Yuba City, Sutter, CA.
His age is understated in the 1930 census.
Veteran of WWI. Described on the WWI Draft Registration Card as 'tall, medium build, blue eyes, light brown hair, not bald.