Payne, George Stephen
- Service number:
- 522154
- Nationality:
- British
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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- March 23rd, 1945
“Now on his second operational tour, Flight Sergeant Payne has completed 41 operational sorties, 13 of which have been on this squadron and 4 as a member of a marker crew. He has maintained a very high standard of efficiency as a gunner and his fine handling of his guns and quiet, calm manner has won the entire confidence of his Captain and crew and has in no small measure contributed to the success with which they have operated. He has always set a high example to this squadron.”
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36997 published on the 20 March 1945
- Chelsea Militaria Antiques
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