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Frederick Corbett

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Died when: 59 years 8 days (708 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Frederick Corbett

Frederick Corbett VC (17 September 1853 – 25 September 1912) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Corbett was born on 17 September 1853 in Maldon, Essex, and died there in 1912.His name at birth was David Embleton.He served in first the King's Royal Rifle Corps (1873–83) and second, the Royal Artillery (1884–91).


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