Korean War
| Service # | 55177591 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 18 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Payne was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Payne was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on June 22, 1952 and returned to duty on August 9, 1952. He was drowned by a flash flood while crossing the river near Inje, North Korea on August 18, 1952.