Frederick R. Payne Jr.

Frederick R. Payne Jr.
Frederick R. Payne Jr.
Born	July 31, 1911; Elmira, New York, United States
Died	August 6, 2015 (aged 104); Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1935–1958
Rank	Brigadier general
Battles/wars	World War II; Korean War
Awards	Navy Cross; Legion of Merit; Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal (5);
Other work	Southern California Edison (1958–1976)

Frederick Rounsville "Fritz" Payne Jr. (July 31, 1911 – August 6, 2015) was a World War II Ace and a brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps. Payne was awarded the Navy Cross for service with VMF-212.

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