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James Merwin Drake

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James Merwin Drake

Birth
El Monte, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Death
31 May 1920 (aged 23)
Hanford, Kings County, California, USA
Burial
Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot
Sunset Lawn - Section 5 - Lot 268 - Grave 1
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James M. Drake, racing driver, and Clyde M. McDonald, mechanician, died as a result of a fatal accident in the 25-mile free-for-all auto race on the big card of events at the Kings county fair grounds. The car driven by Drake, crashed into a side fence, turning a somersault as it tore down a stretch of the fence.
James M. Drake, racing driver, and Clyde M. McDonald, mechanician, died as a result of a fatal accident in the 25-mile free-for-all auto race on the big card of events at the Kings county fair grounds. The car driven by Drake, crashed into a side fence, turning a somersault as it tore down a stretch of the fence.

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  • Maintained by: Burt
  • Originally Created by: Steve E
  • Added: Feb 25, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105807478/james_merwin-drake: accessed ), memorial page for James Merwin Drake (20 Dec 1896–31 May 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 105807478, citing Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Burt (contributor 46867609).