Awards & Winners

Frederick Corbett

Date of Birth 17-September-1853
Place of Birth Maldon
(United Kingdom)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
Frederick Corbett VC 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. His name at birth was David Embleton.

Awards by Frederick Corbett

Check all the awards nominated and won by Frederick Corbett.

1882


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 5th August, 1882 as Private in the 3rd Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army during the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War.)