The grave of Rifleman AG Drake VC who died saving his officers life at La Brique Military Cemetery 2, north of Ypres in West Flanders
La Brique Cemetery 2 is situated near an old brick works hence the name, is where Alfred George Drake of the Rifle Brigade is buried who was awarded the Victoria Cross for saving his officers life during a fire-fight he being riddled with bullets, he was 22
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Location: North of Ypres,West Flanders, Belgium
Photo credit: © Allan Hartley / Alamy / Afripics
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