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Lynn Compton
Lynn Compton in his uniform during World War II
Birth nameLynn Davis Compton
Nickname(s)Buck
Born(1921-12-31)December 31, 1921
Los Angeles, California, US[1]
DiedFebruary 25, 2012(2012-02-25) (aged 90)
Burlington, Washington, US[2]
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
United States Air Force Reserve
Years of service1940–1943 (ROTC)
1943–1945 (U.S. Army)
1947–1970 (U.S. Air Force Reserve)
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitE Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
  • Battle of Normandy
  • Operation Market Garden
  • Battle of the Bulge
Awards
  • Silver Star
  • Bronze Star
  • Purple Heart
Spouse(s)Donna
Children2 daughters
Other workDistrict Attorney, judge, LAPD detective, radio commentator, author

Lynn Davis Compton (December 31, 1921 – February 25, 2012), known as Buck Compton, was an American jurist, police officer, and soldier. In his legal career, he served as a prosecutor and California Court of Appeal judge, and is most notable as having been the lead prosecutor in Sirhan Sirhan's trial for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Previously, he served with the Los Angeles Police Department. During World War II, he was a commissioned officer with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. Compton was portrayed in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers by Neal McDonough.[3]

  1. ^ Compton, p.66.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.

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