Call of Duty : My Life Before, During, and after the Band of Brothers

by Compton, Lt. Lynn 'Buck' (Author); Brotherton, Marcus (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780425227879
• ISBN10: 0425227871
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-05
• Publisher: Berkley Trade

Summary

The national bestselling World War II memoir with a foreword by John McCain.As part of the elite 101st Airborne paratroopers, Lt. Lynn 'Buck' Compton fought in critical battles of World War II as a member of Easy Company, immortalized as the Band of Brothers.This is the true story of a real-life hero. From his years as a two-sport UCLA star who played baseball with Jackie Robinson and football in the 1943 Rose Bowl, through his legendary post-World War II legal career as a prosecutor, in which he helped convict Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy, Buck Compton's story truly embodies the American Dream: college sports star, esteemed combat veteran, detective, attorney, judge.'Second Platoon was indeed 'blessed' to have Buck Compton as our leader. He was a quiet and strong officer who, above all, listened and talked to all men under his command. I could never say enough to express my thanks and admiration for Buck Compton.'-William 'Wild Bill' Guarnere

Author Biography

Lt. Lynn -ôBuck-ö Compton is a World War II veteran who commanded the second platoon of Easy Company in the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division. His service earned him the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, and the World War II Victory Medal among other citations.