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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Everette Ray Payne

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Jasper, Texas

Honored By

John C. Burkhardt, SVC MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN HEADQUARTERS DIVISION, 1ST BATTALION, 25TH MARINE REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION, FIGHTING IN THE ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. HE SAW ACTION WITH ENGAGEMENTS IN KWAJALEIN ATOLL, SAIPAN AND IWO JIMA. ON JUNE 16, 1944, HE WAS WOUNDED IN COMBAT DURING ACTION ON SAIPAN, FOR WHICH HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.