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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard Anthony Payne

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Relationship

Self

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations with the Regimental Headquarters, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division participating in action against the Enemy in the Assault on Bougainville, British Solomon Islands and Assault on Guam, Mariana Islands. Awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with 2 Bronze Service Stars, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.