About Eric Henry Compton
Lived 1902 – 1982 (aged 80). Eric Henry Compton was a New Zealand police officer and farmer.
Eric Henry Compton (14 March 1902 – 2 April 1982) was a New Zealand police officer. He served as Commissioner of Police between 1953 and 1955. In 1953, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal, and in the 1954 Royal Visit Honours he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Henry Compton?
Policeman, police commissioner, farmer
When was Eric Henry Compton born?
Eric Henry Compton was born on 14 March 1902.
When did Eric Henry Compton die?
Eric Henry Compton died on 2 April 1982.
What was Eric Henry Compton's occupation?
Eric Henry Compton was a police officer and farmer.
What nationality was Eric Henry Compton?
Eric Henry Compton was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Henry Compton. https://biography.guide/eric-henry-compton/
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Chicago: "Eric Henry Compton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-henry-compton/.
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