| William T. Corbett | |
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| 3rd Civilian Governor of Guam | |
| In office May 19, 1956 – October 2, 1956 |
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| Preceded by | Ford Quint Elvidge |
| Succeeded by | Richard Barrett Lowe |
| 2nd Secretary of Guam | |
| In office 1953–1956 |
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| Governor | Ford Quint Elvidge |
| Preceded by | Randall Herman |
| Succeeded by | Marcellus Boss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1902 |
| Died | April 17, 1971 (age 69) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Robert J. Corbett (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
William T. Corbett (died April 17, 1971) was an United States Department of the Interior attorney who served as Secretary of Guam under Ford Quint Elvidge, and later acting Governor of Guam from May 19, 1956 to October 2, 1956. He was the brother of Representative Robert J. Corbett.[1] Graduating from University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Corbett opened a private workers' compensation law firm before joining the Department of the Interior.[1] He died on April 17, 1971 at the Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital at the age of 69.[1]
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