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Compton, Lynn D. "Buck"

Date of birth:
December 31st, 1921 (Los Angeles/California, United States)
Date of death:
February 26th, 2012 (Burlington/Washington, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

Portrayed in the tv series "Band of Brothers".

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
Company E, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army
Received for his part in the destruction of 6.Batterie / Artillerie-Regiment 90 near Chateau de Brécourt, Normandy.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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