| Regimental number | 33312 |
| Occupation | Marine fireman |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Corsbie, 16 Derby Street, St Albans, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 88 Athenic on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | B Company, 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 42 |
| Place of burial | Anneux British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row B, Grave No 19), Nord, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Lewis and Lettice Corsbie, 10 Derby Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while one of a patrol of one officer and four other ranks which were suddenly engaged by thirty of the enemy. The patrol was forced to retire, and on arrival at their trenches the officer was found to be missing. Corporal Corsbie with another man immediately went back and found the officer severely wounded. He bandaged him while his comrade kept the enemy back with bombs and rifle fire, and finally they carried him back to their trenches. This NCO by his courage and coolness saved the officer's life and
prevented the enemy from securing an identification.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 68, p. 13 |