Korean War
| Service # | 626065 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | April 5 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Master Sergeant Compton was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Master Sergeant Compton was the pilot of a F4U-4B Corsair fighter with Marine Fighter Squadron 214, Marine Air Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing. On April 5, 1951, while on a combat mission two miles south of Kyesong-ni, North Korea, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire and exploded in mid-air.