Kentucky’s oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, Vaughn P. Drake Jr., has passed away at the age of 106. Drake, one of the last survivors of the attack, was stationed at Kaneohe Naval Air Station on Oahu as an Army engineer during the attack. He also witnessed the Battle of Saipan during World War II and received several commendations for his service. After the war, Drake worked as an engineer in the private sector in Kentucky. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lina Wilson Drake, their son, two grandsons, and three great-grandchildren. Described as a devoted husband, loving father, and humble man, Drake’s family remembers him for his integrity. A military burial is scheduled for April 17 at Winchester Cemetery. Drake’s full obituary can be found on the WKYT website. The community mourns the loss of a true hero and a beloved family man.
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106-year-old Kentuckian, believed to be oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, passes away
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