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Henry Clark Corbin
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Henry C. Corbin
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| Born | September 15, 1842 Monroe Township, Clermont County, Ohio |
| Died | September 8, 1909 (aged 66) Washington, D.C. |
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| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1906 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Adjutant General of the U.S. Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
Indian Wars Spanish–American War |
Henry Clark Corbin (born September 15, 1842 – died September 8, 1909) was an important officer in the United States Army. He held a high position called the Adjutant General of the U.S. Army from 1898 to 1904. This means he was in charge of managing the army's records and communications.
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Henry Clark Corbin's Life and Military Career
Henry Clark Corbin was born in Monroe Township, Clermont County, Ohio. He went to school at the Clermont Academy. Before the American Civil War began, he was a school teacher and studied law.
Joining the Army
In July 1862, Corbin joined the army as a second lieutenant in the 83rd Ohio Infantry. The next month, he moved to the 79th Ohio Infantry. By November 1863, he became a major in the 14th United States Colored Infantry. He rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant colonel and then a colonel in this regiment.
He fought in important battles like the Battle of Decatur and the Battle of Nashville. He left the army in March 1866. After the war, he became a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. This was a group for Union officers and their families.
After the Civil War
In May 1866, Corbin joined the Regular Army as a second lieutenant in the 17th Infantry. He was promoted to captain in the 38th Infantry in July 1866. This was a Buffalo Soldier regiment. Later, in November 1869, the 38th Infantry joined with another regiment to form the 24th Infantry.
Corbin worked for President Rutherford B. Hayes at the White House from 1877 to 1881. He was also with President James A. Garfield when Garfield was shot in 1881. Corbin was there when President Garfield died.
Rising Through the Ranks
In June 1880, he became a major in the Adjutant General's Department. He worked in different army departments across the country. In June 1889, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He worked in Arizona and then in Washington, D.C. In May 1896, he became a colonel in the Adjutant General's Department in Washington.
In February 1898, he became the Adjutant General of the U.S. Army. This was a very high position, and he was given the rank of brigadier general. He was promoted to major general in June 1900.
He took command of different army divisions, including the Division of the Philippines in November 1904. In April 1906, he became a lieutenant general. He retired from the army in September 1906. Henry Clark Corbin passed away in September 1909 in Washington, D.C.. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
His picture was painted two times by an artist named Adolfo Müller-Ury. One of these paintings is now in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Military Awards and Honors
Henry Clark Corbin received several medals for his service in the army:
- Civil War Campaign Medal
- Indian Campaign Medal
- Spanish War Service Medal
- Philippine Campaign Medal
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Corbin's former residence in Washington, D.C.
