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HONORED ON PANEL 6E, LINE 29 OF THE WALL
FRANK RAY COMPTON
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FRANK R COMPTON
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LEFT FOR FRANK RAY COMPTON
POSTED ON 5.15.2024
POSTED BY: DAVID THOMPSON
POW/MIA BRACELET DISPLAY - PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
I saw your post to the Wall of Faces and am so sorry for the loss of
I am the Curator of the POW/MIA Bracelet Display in the Vietnam Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, California where we now have over two thousand bracelets honoring POWs, MIAs and KIAs.
His bracelet was donated to the Display by the Pow Family Network in
Attached is their Touch Screen Display Page (let me know if it is OK) and a photo of the Display.
I also have attached a Page for you to honor him.
All I need is the following to add to your Page:
If possible, a photo of the two of you together or your photo from the Vietnam era or from high school.
Where you grew up.
Name of High School and grad date.
Same for College.
What you remember about him and what he was like.
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 760-408-7660 [email protected]
POSTED ON 1.11.2024
POSTED BY: Jury Washington
Thank You For Your Valiant Service Sailor.
May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace LT. Compton, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.
POSTED ON 3.23.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. It remains my fervent hope you will be returned home after all these years.
POSTED ON 1.9.2021
POSTED BY: ANON
Never forgotten
LT Frank Ray Compton has a memorial stone at Hillcrest Burial Park in Chatham, VA.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Semper Fortis
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Semper Fortis
POSTED ON 3.21.2020
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran
Distinguished Flying Cross Award
Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Division: U.S.S. Enterprise (CVAN-65)
GENERAL ORDERS:
All Hands (January 1967)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Frank Ray Compton, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an A-4C Skyhawk in Attack Squadron NINETY-FOUR (VA-94), embarked in U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65), during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Vietnam, on 18 February 1966. Lieutenant Compton planned and led a three-plane strike mission against a strategically located bridge in enemy-held territory. He personally destroyed the 80-foot camouflaged span in the face of heavy opposition. His expert airmanship, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Division: U.S.S. Enterprise (CVAN-65)
GENERAL ORDERS:
All Hands (January 1967)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Frank Ray Compton, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an A-4C Skyhawk in Attack Squadron NINETY-FOUR (VA-94), embarked in U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65), during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Vietnam, on 18 February 1966. Lieutenant Compton planned and led a three-plane strike mission against a strategically located bridge in enemy-held territory. He personally destroyed the 80-foot camouflaged span in the face of heavy opposition. His expert airmanship, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.