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World War II Veteran John Drake of Harvest celebrated his 105th birthday surrounded with family and friends. Pictured above are Mr.Drake’s children and standing, centered on the right is Senator Tuberville’s Senior Defense Liaison, Brian Naugher (Source: Tuberville.senate.gov)
(LEFT – RIGHT) – – Veteran John Drake and Pastor of Indian Creek P.B. Church, Elder Timothy Rainey (photo: Anthony Gibson)

HUNTSVILLE — This weekend, World War II Veteran John Drake of Har- vest celebrated his 105th birthday at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Huntsville. Senator Tuberville’s Senior Defense Liaison Brian Naugher presented Mr. Drake with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol and a birthday letter from the Senator. The North Alabama Veterans Coalition also presented Mr. Drake with a Quilt of Valor.

“You have positively impacted so many lives through your years of service and you continue to do so today,” Senator Tuberville noted in his letter to Mr. Drake.

Mr. Drake served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army and is a lifelong Madison County resident. After his service in World War II, he returned home to Harvest, where he and his wife raised their nine children.

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees.

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