Background
Compton, William Randall was born on July 9, 1902 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of William R. and Helen R. (Tubbs) Compton.
Compton, William Randall was born on July 9, 1902 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of William R. and Helen R. (Tubbs) Compton.
Bachelor of Laws, Albany Law School, 1928. Master of Business Administration, Harvard, 1931. Juris Scientiae Doctor, Cornell Univercity, 1933.
Professor business administration, dean Green Mountain Junior College, Poultney, Vermont, 1931-1932. Admitted to New York bar, 1933, practiced in Elmira until 1935. Professorial lecturer law George Washington University, 1935-1952.
General counsel Quartermaster Corps., Department of Army, 1943-1956.
Deputy general counsel Department of Army, 1956-1963. Professorial lecturer law American University, 1963-1965.
Professor Utah State University, 1965-1968.
Served from captain lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member Order of Coif.
Married Norma East. Haynes, March 27, 1946. Children: William Randall, Anne.