Arthur Corfe

Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Cecil Corfe DSO** (5 December 1878 – 30 January 1949) was a New Zealand-born Australian military officer and rugby union player who made state and international representative appearances for Australia in 1899.

[citation needed] A flanker, Corfe claimed one international rugby cap for Australia during the inaugural Test series played by Australian representative sides.

His debut game was against Great Britain, at Brisbane, on 22 July 1899 during the 1899 British Lions tour to Australia.

In the First World War, he received the Distinguished Service Order in the 1917 Birthday Honours while serving as a major with the South African Defence Force, while commanding the Royal West Kent Regiment.

He at once went forward, and by his inspiring presence and personal leadership reduced the strong point and tilled the occupants.