Photo: Lynn D. "Buck" Compton is shown in 1978. The World War II veteran served with the unit later memorialized in the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers." (Los Angeles Times) 'Band Of Brothers' Soldier Lynn Compton Dies Aged 90 -- The Telegraph
Lynn D. "Buck" Compton, a veteran whose Second World War exploits were depicted in the HBO TV series "Band of Brothers," has died aged 90.
Compton died on Saturday in Washington state after having a heart attack last month, the family said.
In January, nearly 200 guests, including actors from the Second World War miniseries, attended his 90th birthday party, the Skagit Valley Herald said.
"To us he wasn't really a war hero, he was just a hero, period," Tracy Compton told the Herald.
Lynn Compton also is remembered for his legal career in California. He headed the team that prosecuted Sirhan B. Sirhan for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and was appointed to the 2nd District Court of Appeal in 1970 by Gov. Ronald Reagan. He retired from the bench in 1990.
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Update #1: Lynn D. 'Buck' Compton dies at 90; attorney, judge also known for WWII service -- L.A. Times
Update #2: Lynn Compton,'Band of Brothers' soldier, dead at 90 -- Politico
My Comment: What a life to have lived. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones.
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