![]() ![]() On one of the reunions, Nixon was sitting with Malarkey, after a few drinks he called Compton “coward” (Malarkey defended Compton by saying “And how many Silver Stars do you have?” That shut Nixon up like a clam.).Buck Compton secretly believed that Nixon helped to transfer Dike into commanding Easy company, because (1) Nixon and Dike were both Yale guys, (2) Nixon hated him so he didn’t want Dick to give him a promotion.Nixon not only made Buck to lead the physical training run, he also made him run in thick woolen officer uniform instead of PT shorts.Certain images/photos incorporated into this template are the royalty free property of Northwestern University Library. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE MORE, PLEASE CONTACT US TO DETERMINE AMOUNT. Discounts given on shipping of multiple lots won. *****INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE MORE, PLEASE CONTACT US TO DETERMINE AMOUNT. IF YOU HAVE WON MULTIPLE LOTS AND ARE PAYING WITH PAYPAL MAKE ONLY ONE PAYMENT AS THEY CHARGE US FOR EACH TRANSACTION. He currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. In 1970, Compton was appointed to the California Courts of Appeal as an associate pton is a sought-after speaker, and in his spare time, he provides policy and political commentary on a radio station based in Anacortes. He handled a number of high-profile cases, including the prosecution of Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. ![]() ![]() County from 1951 to 1970 and had extensive trial experience involving the prosecution of major felony cases of all types. Compton, along with his unit, was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy when holding the main line of resistance during the Battle of the pton served as deputy district attorney for L.A. military the World War II Victory Medal for active duty during World War II the Orange Lanyard of the Royal Netherlands Army for bravery, leadership, and loyalty in the defense of the Netherlands the Combat Infantry Badge the American Campaign Citation and the American Defense Medal. Compton received the Silver Star for valor in the face of the enemy, the Purple Heart for being wounded while in the U.S. He parachuted into Normandy during the early hours of D-Day, was part of the assault group that destroyed the German artillery during the battle at Brecourt Manor, fought on the line at Carentan, helped liberate Holland during Operation Market Garden, and fought in the freezing cold of the Battle of Bastogne.As a combat veteran, Lt. As a second lieutenant during World War II, Compton commanded the second platoon of Easy Company in the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division. Lynn "Buck" Compton's name and autograph are recognized internationally along with Dick Winters, "Wild" Bill Guarnere, and Don Malarkey. As a college athlete, Compton competed alongside legends such as Jackie Robinson. Lynn "Buck" Compton has been a collegiate sports star, esteemed war veteran, detective, attorney, and judge. I could never say enough to express my thanks and admiration for Buck Compton." -William "Wild Bill" Guarnere About the Author Lt. He was a quiet and strong officer who, above all, listened and talked to all men under his command. Review "Second Platoon was indeed 'blessed' to have Buck Compton as our leader. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. The publisher is Berkley Caliber, NY (2008). Lt Lynn BUCK Compton CALL OF DUTY Book BAND OF BROTHERS WWII Signed 1st Ed This is a SIGNED 1st edition hardback book titled My Life Before, During, and After the BAND OF BROTHERS: Call of Duty by Lt Lynn "BUCK" Compton.
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