Charles Frederick Corbett

Admiral Charles Frederick Corbett, CB, MVO (21 November 1867 – 29 January 1955) was a Royal Navy officer.[1]

Charles Frederick Corbett

CB
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service1881-1922
RankAdmiral

Biography

The 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

  1. "Charles Frederick Corbett". The Dreadnought Project.
  2. "Rosyth Appointment for Rear-Admiral Corbett". Dundee Courier. 10 May 1919. p. 6.
  3. "Gallant Deeds at Gallipoli". Dundee Courier. 15 March 1916. p. 4.
  4. "Naval Officers at the Dardanelles". The Daily Telegraph. 15 March 1916. p. 11.
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