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Personal Number: 149142 Rank: Captain Name: David Edward COMPTON, MiD Unit: Irish Guards London Gazette : 1 October 1940 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34957/supplement/5776/data.pdf The undermentioned Cadets from 161st, 162nd, 164th, 165th and 170th O.C.T.U's., to be 2nd Lts. except as otherwise stated. 21st Sept. 1940: — FOOT GUARDS. I. G'ds. David Edward COMPTON (149142). London Gazette : 10 May 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37072/supplement/2461/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:— FOOT GUARDS I. G'ds Capt. (temp.) D. E. Compton (149142). London Gazette : 16 November 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37350/supplement/5579/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS I. G'ds. War Subs. Lt. D. E. COMPTON (149142) relinquishes his commn. on account of disability, 15th Nov. 1945, and is granted the hon. rank "of Capt.