World War II Honoree

George S. Payne

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Groton, Connecticut

Honored By

George H. Payne

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 5TH ARMY, 162ND MEDICAL BATTALION IN NORTH APENNINES AND PO VALLEY AS A PERSONNEL ADJUTANT. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL (GERMANY), ARMY COMMENDATION RIBBON AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.