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Charles Frederick Corbett

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Charles Frederick Corbett

CB
Born(1867-11-21)21 November 1867
Died29 January 1955(1955-01-29) (aged 87)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1881-1922
RankAdmiral

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

Biography

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "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.