Korean War
| Service # | 53025642 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | January 1 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Payne was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Payne was a member of the 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in Korea on April 23, 1951 and returned to duty on August 13, 1953. He died of other causes in Korea.