World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert H. Compton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Danville, Illinois
Honored By
Robert Compton
SERVED IN EUROPE IN 1944 AND 1945. EXPERIENCED COMBAT IN GERMANY. WAS ONE OF THE FIRST MEN OVER A CAPTURED BRIDGE CROSSING THE DANUBE -- PART OF A TASK FORCE OF THE 3RD AND 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION, APRIL 24, 1945.