Richard Anthony DRAKE
- Born: 11 Dec 1932, Streatham, London, England
- Marriage (1): Barbara Ann STROUD on 1 Jun 1957 in East Ham, Essex, England
General Notes:
Was quite short as a youngster being about 4 ft 6 at the age of 14, had a squint which made him look crosseyed. Was evacuated to Norfolk and then Bolton during the WW2.Did National service in 1948 after starting as a plumbers mate with his father based in Green Street Upton Park.Worked at May & Baker Ltd in Dagenham Pharmacuetical Company.Met Barbara at a dance Hall at Ilford Town Hall.Moved into a flat at 9 St Olaves Rd E6 and then to 11 St Olaves Rd E6.Moved to Harrow in 1969, the promised job never materialised and became a milkman which upset him for the dishonest practices required.Was then unemployed until joining the Post Office progressing up the ranks to Assisstant Inspector.Retired on the 10/12/1992
Richard married Barbara Ann STROUD on 1 Jun 1957 in East Ham, Essex, England. (Barbara Ann STROUD was born on 6 Feb 1936 in East Ham, Essex, England.)
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