1LT Daniel Drake Africa (1921-1943) - Find a Grave Memorial

1LT Daniel Drake Africa Veteran

Birth

27 Oct 1921

Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

26 Aug 1943 (aged 21)

At Sea

Burial

Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial

Nettuno, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy Add to Map

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Last seen bailing out of his P-38 after the right engine caught fire during B-17 escort. He waved to his wingman as he descended and was not seen again.

Awards: Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart

Inscription

1 LT 48 FTR SQ 14 FTR GP PENNSYLVANIA

Gravesite Details

Entered the service from Pennsylvania.

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Parents

Benjamin Meyers Africa

1888–1931

Spouse

Mary Keffer Africa

1920–2007

Siblings

S1 Robert G. Africa

1925–1989

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S1 Robert G. Africa

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Benjamin Meyers Africa

Mary Keffer Africa

S1 Robert G. Africa

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