| Surname: | Corbett |
| Initials: | A B |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 7686218 |
| Notes: | CMP. Field Security Wing 50 (Northumbrian) Division Pro Coy. Became 2/Lt Intelligence Corps London Gazette 34981 page 6237 dated 29 Oct 1940. Awarded MID in the Field London Gazette 37368 page 5828 dated 29 Nov 1945, rank Capt. Number in LG 7686218, number in WO 373/15 7686191. Anthony Bagot Corbett. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 34893 Page: 4264 July 11, 1940) |
| Citation: | Distinguished Conduct Medal citation:In the early hours of 2 June 1940 Sergeants Naish and Corbett were on the mole at Dunkirk with a large number of men of various units under heavy shell fire. As ships were not immediately available it was necessary to clear the mole before daybreak as otherwise heavy casualties might have ensued through air and artillery bombardment. These two NCO's set a great example by their courage and coolness and regardless of their personal safety persuaded many men to march back to the beach from the mole. Subsequently they assisted in embarking 159 men who would otherwise have remained in an exposed position on the mole.Won in the company of Sgt Naish who was also awarded the DCM. National Archive WO 373/15. |
