Korean War
| Service # | 14331977 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 15 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Compton was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Compton was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He died of other causes on June 15, 1951 near Wonju, South Korea.