Keith K. Compton Military person

Keith Karl Compton (December 9, 1915 – June 15, 2004) was an American Air Force lieutenant general who was vice commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, and as such he fulfills the responsibility of the commander in chief, Strategic Air Command, in his absence and acts as his principal assistant and advisor in the formulation of SAC policies, plans and directives.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 09, 1915
Birth place	St. Joseph Missouri
Date of death	June 15, 2004
Place of death	San Antonio

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Legion of Merit Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Air Medal Commendation Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military branch	United States Air Force
military command	Vice Commander in Chief Strategic Air Command
service start	1938
service end	1969