Corby, John
- Date of birth:
- March 1887 (Newcastle, United Kingdom)
- Date of death:
- 1946
- Nationality:
- British
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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Petty Officer
- Unit:
- HMS Bacchante (1901), 3rd Cruiser Squadron, Mediterranean Fleet, Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- May 1916
The original recommendation states: "Performed good service on the beach at Anzac, always in the forefront when it was necessary to work under fire - showing an excellent example."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant Commander
- Unit:
- HMS King Alfred, Hove, Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- January 1st, 1946
Persian Gulf 1909-1914
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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