Admiral Charles Frederick Corbett, CB, MVO (21 November 1867 – 29 January 1955) was a Royal Navy officer.[1]
Charles Frederick Corbett CB | |
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| Born | 21 November 1867 |
| Died | 29 January 1955 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1881-1922 |
| Rank | Admiral |
Biography
editThe son of Admiral Sir John Corbett, Charles Corbett entered HMS Britannia as a cadet in 1881.[1][2]
From 1914 to 1916, he was captain of the pre-dreadnought battleship HMS Glory, during which he was appointed a CB and was commended for services relating to the evacuation of Gallipoli.[3][4]
Corbett was placed on the retired list at his own request in 1922. He was promoted vice-admiral on the retired list in 1924 and admiral on the retired list in 1928.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Charles Frederick Corbett". The Dreadnought Project.
- ^ "Rosyth Appointment for Rear-Admiral Corbett". Dundee Courier. 10 May 1919. p. 6.
- ^ "Gallant Deeds at Gallipoli". Dundee Courier. 15 March 1916. p. 4.
- ^ "Naval Officers at the Dardanelles". The Daily Telegraph. 15 March 1916. p. 11.