Keith K. Compton
Keith Karl Compton (9 December 1915 – 15 June 2004) was a U.S. Air Force lieutenant general who was vice commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, where he fulfilled the responsibility of the commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, in his absence and acted as his principal assistant and advisor in the formulation of SAC policies, plans and directives.
Keith K. Compton | |
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| Born | 9 December 1915 St. Joseph, Missouri, US |
| Died | 15 June 2004 (aged 88) San Antonio, Texas, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938–1969 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Vice Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command |
| Battles/wars | WWII *Operation Tidal Wave Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters |
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