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| − | {{CaptRN}} '''Godfrey Edwin Corbett''', R.N. (1 July, 1871 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Godfrey Edwin Corbett''', C.B.E., R.N. (1 July, 1871 – 5 June, 1929) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Corbett was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} in November, 1892.<ref>Corbett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/142.|D7602483}} f. 152.</ref> | |
| − | Corbett was | + | In mid 1905, Corbett was thanked for inventing a "submarine kite", though it was not accepted for use.<ref>Corbett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/142.|D7602483}} f. 152.</ref> |
| − | Corbett was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Corbett was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1906.<ref>Corbett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/142.|D7602483}} f. 152.</ref> |
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| − | Corbett was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Corbett was appointed in command of an illegible ship, and as Flag Commander, on 7 January, 1911. This ceased on 11 April, 1911.<ref>Corbett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/142.|D7602483}} f. 152.</ref> |
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| + | In February 1913, Corbett was blamed for damage that {{UK-Melpomene}} incurred while being undocked.<ref>Corbett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/142.|D7602483}} f. 152.</ref> | ||
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| + | Corbett was promoted to the rank of Acting {{CaptRN}} on 3 July, 1915.<ref>Corbett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/142.|D7602483}} f. 152.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Post-War== | ||
| + | Corbett was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 24 August, 1919.<ref>Corbett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/142.|D7602483}} f. 152.</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 16:09, 5 January 2017
Captain (retired) Godfrey Edwin Corbett, C.B.E., R.N. (1 July, 1871 – 5 June, 1929) served in the Royal Navy.
Contents
Life & Career
Corbett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in November, 1892.[1]
In mid 1905, Corbett was thanked for inventing a "submarine kite", though it was not accepted for use.[2]
Corbett was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1906.[3]
Corbett was appointed in command of an illegible ship, and as Flag Commander, on 7 January, 1911. This ceased on 11 April, 1911.[4]
In February 1913, Corbett was blamed for damage that Melpomene incurred while being undocked.[5]
Corbett was promoted to the rank of Acting Captain on 3 July, 1915.[6]
Post-War
Corbett was promoted to the rank of Captain on 24 August, 1919.[7]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles Tibbits |
Captain of H.M.S. Shark 4 Sep, 1899[8] |
Succeeded by Arthur K. Macrorie |
| Preceded by Richard M. Harbord |
Captain of H.M.S. Karakatta 24 Nov, 1900[9] – Jan, 1904[10] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by George S. Q. Carr |
Captain of H.M.S. Circe 30 Jun, 1904[11] |
Succeeded by Charles P. Mansel |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Orotava 23 Nov, 1914[12] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Hector L. Watts-Jones |
Captain of H.M.S. Columbella 29 Jun, 1917[13] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Corbett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/142. f. 152.
- ↑ Corbett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/142. f. 152.
- ↑ Corbett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/142. f. 152.
- ↑ Corbett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/142. f. 152.
- ↑ Corbett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/142. f. 152.
- ↑ Corbett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/142. f. 152.
- ↑ Corbett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/142. f. 152.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 298.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 275a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1904). p. 335.
- ↑ The Monthly Navy List. (December, 1905). p. 294.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1916). p. 396h.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 991.
