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John "Honest John" and Pearl C. Compton , July 8, 2010 and February 17, 2012

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Abstract In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 8, 2010, John Compton, along with his wife Pearl Compton, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter with the Boise Fire Department. Compton’s career with BFD followed his two-year service during World War II in the Pacific and the occupation of Japan, where he saw action on the island of Jolo in the Philippines. He was injured and was awarded a Purple Heart. Following the war, Compton returned to his hometown and was hired by BFD...
Dates: July 8, 2010 and February 17, 2012