RAIDERS Corbett, John Richard

Beyond the Chindwin
By Bernard Fergusson
Chindit
By Richard Rhodes James

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Corbett
  • FORENAME
John Richard
  • UNIT
4 Raider Bn (Company Q)
  • RANK
First Lieutenant
  • NUMBER
0-9317
  • DATE OF DEATH
20th July 1943
  • AGE
24
  • GRAVESITE
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA. Sec 34, Site 1337
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 05.10.1918, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
Next of kin - Father, Mr. John T. Corbett, 1760 Park Road, North W, DC
award D.S.C.
KIA Bairoko, New Georgia, BSI
 

DATE OF DEATH:

20-Jul-1943

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/corbett-john-r.29677/

CITATION:

Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant John R. Corbett (MCSN: 0-78560), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with FOURTH Marine Raider Battalion, in the early part of the engagement at Bairoko Harbor, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 20 July 1943. Twice-wounded, First Lieutenant Corbett intelligently and courageously maneuvered his platoon in a skillful, steady advance against strong enemy resistance. Ignoring his own safety in the interest of his men and the success of his assigned mission, he heroically continued to direct his platoon's fire until he lost consciousness from a third wound which caused his death. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by First Lieutenant Corbett on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49170757/john-richard-corbett
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