Frederick R. Payne Jr.

Frederick R. Payne Jr.
Born (1911-07-31)July 31, 1911
Elmira, New York, United States
Died August 6, 2015(2015-08-06) (aged 104)
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1934–1958
Rank Brigadier General
Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Awards Navy Cross
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (5)

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. 1 2 "Valor awards for Frederick Rounsville Payne Jr". militarytimes.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ "A Salute to Our Oldest Alumni". Feature. United States Naval Academy. July 9, 2012. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Major Frederick R. Payne Jr. USMC". 475th.org. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Fritz Payne US Marine Corp Ace of World War Two". garfieldsteamhouse.org. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-fritz-payne-20150812-story.html
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