Frederick Corbett
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Frederick Corbett (September 17, 1853–September 25, 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.
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Corbett was 28 years old, and a Private in the 3rd Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps, British Army during the Occupation of Egypt when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 5 August 1882 at Kafr Dowar, Egypt, during a reconnaissance, a lieutenant was mortally wounded - he fell in the open and there was no time to move him. Private Corbett therefore asked, and obtained permission to remain by him, and although under constant fire, he at once tried to stop the bleeding of the officer's wounds. When orders to retreat were received, Private Corbett helped to carry the officer off the field.
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Corbett was one of eight men whose VCs were forfeited. He was stripped of the medal on 30 July 1884 after being convicted of embezzlement and theft from an officer.
Alias: David Embleton. He was born on 17 September 1853 in Maldon, Essex. Birth certificate and entry in family Bible agree on this point. He died in Maldon Union Workhouse on 25 September 1912.
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets Museum (Winchester, England).
