Lynn Compton | |
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 Lynn Compton in his uniform during World War II | |
| Birth name | Lynn Davis Compton |
| Nickname(s) | Buck |
| Born | December 31, 1921 Los Angeles, California, US[1] |
| Died | February 25, 2012 (aged 90) Burlington, Washington, US[2] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army United States Air Force Reserve |
| Years of service | 1940–1943 (ROTC) 1943–1945 (U.S. Army) 1947–1970 (U.S. Air Force Reserve) |
| Rank | First lieutenant (U.S. Army) Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Air Force Reserve) |
| Unit | E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) | Donna |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Other work | law enforcement officer, lawyer, judge, guest lecturer, radio host, author |
Lynn Davis "Buck" Compton (December 31, 1921 – February 25, 2012) was an American jurist, law enforcement officer, and United States Army officer during World War II, serving as a paratrooper in "Easy Company" of the 506th Infantry Regiment within the 101st Airborne Division.
After the war, he joined the Los Angeles Police Department and later the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, acting as the lead prosecutor in the trial of Sirhan Sirhan for the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. He was eventually appointed as a judge on the California Court of Appeal.
Compton's World War II exploits were depicted in the 1992 book Band of Brothers by historian Stephen E. Ambrose, and the 2001 HBO miniseries of the same name, in which Compton was portrayed by American actor Neal McDonough.[3]
- ^ Compton, p.66.
- ^ Brotherton, Marcus (February 26, 2012). "In honor of Lt. Buck Compton, 1921-2012". Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ Lewis, Andy (February 28, 2012). "Band of Brothers' Vet Lynn 'Buck' Compton Dies at 90, Actor Neal McDonough played the sergeant in the 2001 HBO mini-series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2012.