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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.
Jul 1, 2012 · In early January, a few hundred people gathered in Burlington, Wash., to celebrate the 90th birthday of UCLA alumnus Lynn “Buck” Compton. Just days later, Compton took ill and passed away on Feb. 25.
Mar 23, 2014 · Lynn Compton headed the team that prosecuted Sirhan Sirhan for the slaying of Robert F. Kennedy. He and others became known for exploits depicted in 'Band of Brothers.' He was 90.
Sep 25, 2023 · Lynn “Buck” Compton. Buck Compton was one of the Easy Company’s primary platoon leaders during the war, with the company from Camp Toccoa to the Battle of the Bulge.
Feb 28, 2012 · Lynn D. “Buck” Compton, an Army paratrooper whose World War II service was portrayed in the book and HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers,” died Feb. 26. He was 90.
Jan 21, 2018 · Learn about Lynn Compton, a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division who participated in D-Day, Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. He was also featured in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers based on his autobiography.
Feb 29, 2012 · World War II veteran Lynn D. "Buck" Compton, whose military heroics were chronicled in the 2001 HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers," died Saturday at his daughter's home in Burlington, Wash.,...
