Frederick R. Payne, Jr.
| Frederick R. Payne, Jr. | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Birth name | Frederick Rounsville Payne, Jr. |
| Born |
July 31, 1911 Elmira, New York, U.S. |
| Died |
August 6, 2015 (aged 104) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross |
Frederick Rounsville "Fritz" Payne, Jr. (July 31, 1911 – August 6, 2015) was a brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1934.[1][2][3][4] Payne was awarded the Navy Cross for service with VMF-212 on Guadalcanal between September and October 1942, shooting down six Japanese airplanes.[1] He was also honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in May 2015. Payne died in 2015 at Rancho Mirage, California; at the time of his death he was the oldest living former fighter ace.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Valor awards for Frederick Rounsville Payne , Jr.". militarytimes.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ "A Salute to Our Oldest Alumni". Feature. United States Naval Academy. July 9, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Major Frederick R. Payne, Jr. USMC". 475th.org. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Fritz Payne US Marine Corp Ace of World War Two". garfieldsteamhouse.org. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-fritz-payne-20150812-story.html
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