Lynn D. Compton (1921–2012)
Autor von Call of Duty: My Life before, during and after the Band of Brothers
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Lynn D. Compton, also known as "Buck" Compton, was born December 31, 1921 in Los Angeles, California. Compton joined the Army in 1943 and served in World War II as a First Lieutenant with the 101st Airborne Division of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. While serving, he won several awards and mehr anzeigen honors including: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the World War II Victory Medal. After the war, Compton attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and became a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Later, he joined the District Attorney's office, and in 1964, he was promoted to chief deputy district attorney. While with the District Attorney's office, Compton successfully prosecuted Sirhan Sirham for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy. Compton is now retired and lives in the state of Washington. He has two children. weniger anzeigen
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- Gebräuchlichste Namensform
- Compton, Lynn D.
- Rechtmäßiger Name
- Compton, Lynn Davis
- Andere Namen
- Compton, Buck
- Geburtstag
- 1921-12-31
- Todestag
- 2012-02-25
- Geschlecht
- male
- Nationalität
- USA
- Geburtsort
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Sterbeort
- Burlington, Washington, USA
- Wohnorte
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Burlington, Washington, USA - Ausbildung
- University of California, Los Angeles
Loyola Law School - Berufe
- army officer
police officer
lawyer
judge - Beziehungen
- Winters, Dick (commanding officer)
Robinson, Jackie (teammate at UCLA) - Organisationen
- United States Army (101st Airborne Division)
- Preise und Auszeichnungen
- Silver Star
Purple Heart
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal (Zeige alle 9)
Presidential Unit Citation
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
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