World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Chester R. Payne, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Spencerport, New York
Honored By
Bonnie L. Bradley
Relationship
Cousin
Private 1st Class. Killed in action Friday, March 16, 1945 at Luzon in the Philippines. He served with the 172nd Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division in the Pacific Theatre. Received the Purple Heart and bronze star.