Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War M.M. group of four awarded to Lance Corporal A. Corbett, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, for escaping, or attempting to escape from captivity

Military Medal, G.V.R. (10447 Pte.-L.Cpl. A. Corbett, 1/Gord. Highrs.); 1914 Star, with Mons bar (10447 L.Cpl., 1/Gord. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (Pte., Gordons) good very fine (4)

M.M. London Gazette 30 January 1920. ‘In recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 5th May, 1919.’