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.
Burial place
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
SpouseAlice Cameron Kirkland
Military career
Allegiance United States of America
Branch
 United States Navy
Service years
1930-1958
Rank
 Rear Admiral
CommandsUSS R-3 (SS-80)
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

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. He graduated in 1930 from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis.

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.