Vietnam War
| Unit | 118th Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | East Liverpool Ohio |
| Date of Death | June 10 1965 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Staff Sergeant Compa was a member of 118th Aviation Company, 145th Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade. On June 10, 1965, he was the crew chief of a Bell Huey Utility Helicopter (UH-1B) bringing a team of advisors to Dong Oxai, Phouc Long Province, South Vietnam. As it took off, it went into uncontrolled flight, crashed and burned killing him. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.