FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Lynn D "Buck" Compton ~ March 12, 2012

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Lynn D. "Buck" Compton

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Lynn Davis "Buck" Compton (December 31, 1921 – February 25, 2012) was a California Court of Appeals judge who served as the lead prosecutor in Sirhan Sirhan's trial for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy. From 1946-1951, Compton served with the Los Angeles Police Department. During World War II, he was a commissioned officer with Easy 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.

Compton was a star athlete at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), being named an all-conference catcher and All-American selection in 1942. Among his baseball teammates was Jackie Robinson. He majored in physical education, with a minor in education. He joined the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity in 1940. He also played with the UCLA football team in the 1943 Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 1943; in which the Georgia Bulldogs beat the UCLA Bruins by a score of 9-0.

At UCLA, Compton also participated in ROTC under Cadet Commander John Singlaub. In December 1943, he joined the Army and was assigned to Company E of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the 101st Airborne Division prior to Operation Overlord. During the company's action at Brécourt Manor, Compton and others, under the leadership of Lieutenant Richard Winters, assaulted a German battery of four 105 mm howitzers firing on Utah Beach, disabling the guns and routing the enemy. Compton was awarded the Silver Star for his action in disabling the guns. Episode two ("Day of Days") of the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers depicts this assault.

Later in 1944, Compton was shot in the posterior while participating in Operation Market Garden, the Allies' ill-fated attempt to seize a number of bridges in Holland and cross the Rhine River into Germany. After a partial recovery, he returned to Easy Company in time for the month-long siege in the frozen Ardennes that became known as the Battle of the Bulge. In January 1945, Compton left Easy Company for another assignment.

According to Band of Brothers, though ostensibly evacuated for severe trench foot, his transfer was due in part to combat fatigue, culminating when Compton witnessed two of his closest friends, Joseph Toye and William Guarnere, being badly maimed by artillery fire resulting in each losing his right leg.

In 1946 he turned down an offer to play minor league baseball, choosing instead to concentrate on a career in law. Compton married Donna Newman in October 1947 and the couple adopted two children. He attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1946 and became a detective in the Central Burglary Division. He left the LAPD for the District Attorney's office in 1951 as a deputy district attorney, and was promoted in 1964 to chief deputy district attorney. During his time with the District Attorney's office, he successfully prosecuted Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy. In 1970, Governor Ronald Reagan appointed him an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal. He retired from the bench in 1990 and resided in the state of Washington until his death.

Compton's memoirs, entitled Call of Duty: My Life before, during and after the Band of Brothers and written with Marcus Brotherton, were published by Berkeley Publishing on May 6, 2008. A celebration of Compton's 90th birthday was held in January 2012 with nearly 200 in attendance including Band of Brothers actors Michael Cudlitz, James Madio, Neal McDonough, and Richard Speight Jr. McDonough developed a friendship with Compton while making the miniseries and kept in touch afterwards. McDonough's son Morgan is nicknamed "Little Buck" in honor of Compton.

In January 2012 Compton suffered a heart attack. On February 25, 2012 he died at a daughter's home in Burlington, Washington. His wife Donna having died previously in 1994, Compton was survived by two daughters and four grandchildren.

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Good morning, Canteen. Good morning to our

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Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
KUDOS and thank you go out to
Lynn "Buck" Compton
for his service.
Recently passed from this life.
R I P - job well done.

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Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

~ Tonight...Showers likely.
Lows in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.

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[luvie]

Wait a darn minute!
I taw't I taw...MONDAY! EEK!
Who was it dat let it in!
Anyhooo....y'all have a mahv'lus one!
...and don't work too hard!
((((hugs))))

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[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. We should have another nice day here.

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Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))).

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie!

The weekend went by way too quickly, but here we are...must...have...coffee!

Hung out awhile yesterday with daughter, we had lunch at Applebees, a good time.

The rains have returned, but Spring is only 9 days away, YAY!

You have a wonderlust day and we'll see you soon!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Ma ((HUGS))
Yeah, it's Monday again.
And trying to jump start the brain
Hope your Monday is Beary Nice. hehe

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Good morning, EG ((HUGS))

All is well for it being Monday. Looking forward to a couple of nice days.

Howz things out your way?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Luvy ((HUGS))
you talk as if you are not working today ;(

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

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[beachn4fun]

Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

Happy (???) Monday

Looks like a fine week - weatherwise

[Arrowhead1952]

It has gotten real foggy here since I went walking.

We should have a nice week here too, but 10% rain is in the forecast.

[E.G.C.]

Well, As I type this the remodeling guy and his assistant are working on the fence and putting up more posts.

Today is a nice day so they should have quite a bit done.

I am planning on taking Bo to the lake later today.

[luvie]

I am working....just don’t wanna be! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sneaking in to say HI. Good afternoon, Arrowhead...((HUGS))

Clear and cold this morning. -2.4 at my house earlier this morning.

Any lake water from your thunderstorms?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome, Taina....glad you enjoyed our newest hero, Lynn “Buck” Compton.

[Arrowhead1952]

Yes, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) even opened one boat ramp this morning. Just in time for spring break.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...whoever let Monday in should be sent to the corner!

Hope you had a good day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Pro...((HUGS)...when do you start prepping for baseball season?

Glad you had a good time with daughter.