William Corbett (politician)
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| William T. Corbett | |
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| Governor of Guam Interim |
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| In office May 19, 1956 – October 2, 1956 |
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| Preceded by | Ford Quint Elvidge |
| Succeeded by | Richard Barrett Lowe |
| 2nd Secretary of Guam | |
| In office 1953–1956 |
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| Governor | Ford Quint Elvidge |
| Preceded by | Randall Herman |
| Succeeded by | Marcellus Boss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1902 |
| Died | April 17, 1971 (age 69) Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Robert J. Corbett (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
William T. Corbett (1902 – April 17, 1971) was an United States Department of the Interior attorney who served as Secretary of Guam under Ford Quint Elvidge, and later became as the interim Governor of Guam from May 19, 1956 to October 2, 1956. He was the brother of Representative Robert J. Corbett.[1] Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh College of Arts and Sciences in 1924[2] and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1927,[3] Corbett opened a private workers' compensation law firm before joining the Department of the Interior.[1] He died on April 17, 1971 at the Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital at the age of 69.[1]
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| Preceded by | Governor of Guam (acting) 1956 |
Succeeded by Richard Barrett Lowe |
| Preceded by
Randall Herman
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Secretary of Guam 1953–1956 |
Succeeded by Marcellus Boss |
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