Frederick R. Payne Jr. | |
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| Born | July 31, 1911 Elmira, New York, United States |
| Died | August 6, 2015 (aged 104) Rancho Mirage, California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1935–1958 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
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| Other work | Southern California Edison (1958–1976) |
Frederick Rounsville "Fritz" Payne Jr. (July 31, 1911 – August 6, 2015) was a World War II Ace[1] and a brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps. Payne was awarded the Navy Cross for service with VMF-212.[1]