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October 1, 1946
Veterans News
Seattle, King County, Washington
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22-year-old Robert O. Compton of Ottawa, Kansas V.F.W. Post 5901 claims title of youngest post commander, eclipsing previous 24-year-old holder Robert G. Fuller from Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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Youngest V. F. W. Chief Is Claimed By Kansas Post
The title of youngest commander of a V.F.W. Post is claimed for Robert O. Compton, head of Post 5901, Ottawa, Kans., by members of his unit.
Compton was only 22 when he took office. He recently was re-elected as commander and was also named publicity officer for the Department of Kansas.
Previously the title of youngest commander had been claimed for 24 year old Robert G. Fuller of Post 1745, Newburyport, Mass. Fuller recently was succeeded by a new commander after serving out his term.
The title of youngest commander of a V.F.W. Post is claimed for Robert O. Compton, head of Post 5901, Ottawa, Kans., by members of his unit.
Compton was only 22 when he took office. He recently was re-elected as commander and was also named publicity officer for the Department of Kansas.
Previously the title of youngest commander had been claimed for 24 year old Robert G. Fuller of Post 1745, Newburyport, Mass. Fuller recently was succeeded by a new commander after serving out his term.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Youngest Commander
Vfw Post
Ottawa Kansas
Robert Compton
Robert Fuller
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert O. Compton
Robert G. Fuller
Where did it happen?
Ottawa, Kans.; Newburyport, Mass.
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Robert O. Compton
Robert G. Fuller
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Ottawa, Kans.; Newburyport, Mass.
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Robert O. Compton, 22, of Post 5901 in Ottawa, Kansas, claims the title of youngest V.F.W. Post commander, surpassing 24-year-old Robert G. Fuller of Post 1745 in Newburyport, Massachusetts.