CORBETT, Charles Cranston
Personal Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 12 June 1889 |
| Place of Birth | Clearwater, Manitoba, Canada |
| Veterinary College and Date of Graduation | Ontario Veterinary College - April 1916 |
Military Service
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Last Rank | Captain |
| Regiment/Service | Army Veterinary Corps |
| Secondary Regiment | Royal Field Artillery |
| Secondary Unit | 186th Brigade |
| First Theatre of War | France June 1916 |
Casualty Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | 03 February 1918 |
| Age at Death | 28 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Cause of Death | Self inflicted gun shot wound |
Cemetery
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Cemetery | Mendingham Military Cemetery |
| Location | Mendingham, Belgium |
| Grave Reference | IX D 14 |
| Commonwealth War Grave | Yes |
| Emblem or Badge on Headstone | Army Vetwerinary Corps |
Honours and Memorials
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name on RCVS Honour Board | No |
| Name In Officers who died in Great War | No |
| Medals and Awards |
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Biography
Captain Charles Corbett was born in Clearwater, Manitoba, on June 12, 1889. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College on April 28, 1916.
In June 1916, Charles Cranston was appointed to the British Army Veterinary Corps and, on 6 July 1916, received a Commission as a temporary Lieutenant. He attached 186th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, which served as The Divisional Artillery with the 39th Division.
In 1917, the 186th Brigade saw action during the Battle of the Somme, including fighting at Ancre, The Battle of the Mein Road Ridge and the Battle of Polygon Ridge. In July 191, Lieutenant Corbett was promoted to Temporary Captain.
On 27 January 1918, Captain Corbett was reported as missing, and his body was found in a wood face downward with a revolver in his hand.
A Court of Inquiry held in February 1918 determined that Captain Cranston’s death occurred between 31 January and 3 February 1918. The cause of death was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Captain Corbett is buried in Mendingham Military Cemetery, Belgium.
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