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Frederick R. Payne Jr.

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Frederick R. Payne Jr.
Born(1911-07-31)July 31, 1911
Elmira, New York, United States
DiedAugust 6, 2015(2015-08-06) (aged 104)
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1935–1958
RankBrigadier general
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsNavy 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 attended the United States Naval Academy from 1930 to 1932 and subsequently graduated from the University of Arizona in 1935.[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] After the war, he continued his service with U.S. Marines and fought in the Korean war unitl he retired from U.S. Marines in 1958. In his post-military career, Payne helped plan the construction of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, He retired from Southern California Edison in 1976. He was also honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in May 2015. Payne died six days after his 104th birthday on August 6, 2015 at Rancho Mirage, California; at the time of his death he was the oldest living former fighter ace.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Valor awards for Frederick Rounsville Payne Jr". militarytimes.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. 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. ^ https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-fritz-payne-20150812-story.html
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