| Regimental number | 10247 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 24 Grey Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Corbett, 24 Grey Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 22nd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 2, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Vendelles on 18 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 18th September 1918 at VENDELLES the 106th Battery was firing in a barrage when No. 1 gun came under heavy fire and was put out of action. Corporal CORBETT despite the fact that the gun was under heavy fire and regardless of his own safety worked on the gun unaided until it was again in action. Later in the day when the battery had moved forward it was several times under bursts of fire. CORBETT displayed the greatest coolness and bravery throughout the whole period, going round his guns inspecting them and keeping them in order under hostile shelling. His conduct throughout the day was of the highest order and his coolness and determination were an excellent example to the others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
