diff --git a/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_LIS3MDL.h b/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_LIS3MDL.h
index 0f097feda1..18e5027704 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_LIS3MDL.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_LIS3MDL.h
@@ -55,6 +55,6 @@ private:
     uint8_t compass_instance;
     Vector3f accum;
     uint16_t accum_count;
-    enum Rotation rotation;
     bool force_external;
+    enum Rotation rotation;
 };