Keith Payne

Keith Payne
Keith Payne in 2015
Born (1933-08-30) 30 August 1933 (age 91)
Ingham, Queensland
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchAustralian Army
Years of service1951–1975
RankWarrant Officer Class II
UnitRoyal Australian Regiment
Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
Battles / warsKorean War
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation
Vietnam War
Dhofar War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Member of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
Silver Star (United States)
Cross of Gallantry (Vietnam)
Other workCounselling sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder

Keith Payne, VC, AM (born 30 August 1933) is a retired Australian soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest decoration for gallantry "in the presence of the enemy" awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Payne's VC was awarded for his actions during the Vietnam War. Aged 91, he is the last living Australian recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross.[Note 1]
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