John Corbus

John Corbus
Born(1907-10-25)October 25, 1907
Vallejo, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1966(1966-03-22) (aged 58)
San Bruno, California, U.S.
Buried
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch
 United States Navy
Service years
1930-1958
Rank
 Rear Admiral
CommandsUSS R-3 (SS-80)[1]
USS S-24 (SS-129)
USS Herring
USS Haddo (SS-255)
USS Bowfin (SS-287)
Submarine Division 81
USS Wrangell
Conflicts
World War II
Korean War
Awards Navy Cross
Legion of Merit
EducationUnited States Naval Academy
SpouseAlice Cameron Kirkland

John Corbus (October 25, 1907 – March 22, 1966), born Vallejo, California, was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.[2][3][4] He graduated in 1930 from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Submarine Commanders". www.fleetorganization.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  2. ↑ "T/Cdr. John Corbus of the US Navy (USN) - Allied Warship Commanders of WWII". uboat.net.
  3. ↑ "John Corbus - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
  4. ↑ "Adm. John Corbus, Navy Hero Dies". Oakland Tribune. March 24, 1966. p. 38 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "John Corbus - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved September 2, 2020.


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