Charles Frederick Corbett Explained

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

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