Job Henry Charles Drain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Job Henry Charles Drain
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| Born | 15 October 1895 Barking, Essex |
| Died | 26 July 1975 (aged 79) Barking |
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Rippleside Cemetery, Barking
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Job Henry Charles Drain (born October 15, 1895 – died July 26, 1975) was a very brave English soldier. He received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery a soldier can get in the British and Commonwealth forces. It's given for amazing courage when facing the enemy.
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Early Life and Military Service
Job Drain was born in Barking, Essex, on October 15, 1895. When he was 18 years old, he joined the British Army. He became a Driver in the 37th Battery of the Royal Field Artillery. A "Driver" in the artillery was a soldier who helped move the big guns using horses.
His brave actions happened during the First World War. This was a very big war that involved many countries around the world.
A Heroic Act: The Victoria Cross
On August 26, 1914, a very important event happened in a place called Le Cateau, in France. Job Drain was there with his unit.
A captain from his battery, named Douglas Reynolds, was trying to get back two important army guns. These guns were very close to the enemy, only about 100 yards away. The enemy soldiers were firing heavily with both artillery (big guns) and infantry (soldiers on foot).
Driver Drain and another driver named Frederick Luke bravely volunteered to help. Even though it was very dangerous, they worked together to save one of the guns. Their courage under heavy fire was truly amazing. Because of this incredible act of bravery, Job Drain was awarded the Victoria Cross.
What is the Victoria Cross?
The Victoria Cross, often called the VC, is the highest and most respected award for bravery in the British and Commonwealth armed forces. It is given to soldiers, sailors, and airmen who show extreme courage "in the presence of the enemy." It's a very rare medal, and those who receive it are remembered as true heroes.
Remembering a Hero
After the war, Job Drain continued his service and later became a Sergeant. He passed away on July 26, 1975, at the age of 79.
Job Drain lived in Barking, Essex, for most of his life. To remember his bravery, a statue of him was put up in Broadway, Barking, in autumn 2009. There is also a blue plaque on his last home in Greatfields Road, which tells people that a hero lived there.
You can see his Victoria Cross medal on display at the Imperial War Museum in London. It is part of the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, where many Victoria Cross medals are kept.
