Frederick Arthur Payne (1919 - 1943)

Died 31 Aug 1943 at about age 24 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Frederick Payne is an Anzac who served in World War Two.

FSGT Frederick Payne served in the Australian Army in World War II
Service started:
Unit(s): 1651 Conversion Unit, RAF
Service ended: 31 Aug 1943

Frederick Payne is the son of Annie (neé Williams) and George Henry Payne of Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand.

Flight Sergeant [Wireless Operator/Air Gunner] Frederick Payne NZ421987 Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1651 Conversion Unit, RAF

Killed 31st August 1943, in flying accident with the crew of the aircraft - Short Stirling N6005; including Clarence William Woods, Ivan Aubrey Eliot, John Frederick Bice Wearne, George Louis Yensen, Robert George Cotton, Richard William Pratt, Derek Parsons and Patrick Irwin in WWII.^[1]

Auckland Star 31 August 1944 Page 1 ^[2]

Roll of Honour - In Memoriam

PAYNE - In loving memory of our dear brother. Flight-Sergeant Fred. Payne, lost in aircraft accident in England August 31, 1943. We have lost, but heaven has gained The most wonderful brother this world contained. Sadly missed by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Bert and Rene.

PAYNE - In loving memory of my dear brother Fred, who died as result of air- accident in England on August 31, 1943. They say time heals all sorrows And helps us to forget. But time so far has only proved How much we miss you yet. Ever remembered by his loving brother Jack.

PAYNE - In loving memory of our dear son. Flight Sergeant Fred Payne, who was killed on active service in England on August 31, 1943, and buried in Cambridge. :We had a son with a heart of gold, Who was more to us than wealth untold, Always smiling, happy, content, Liked and respected wherever he went; Always thoughtful, loving and kind. A beautiful memory left behind: Unseen by the world he stands by my side. And whispers, 'Don't cry, dear mother, death cannot divide.' Ever remembered by his loving mother, dad, sister and brothers.

PAYNE - In loving memory of my dear brother, Flight-Sergeant Fred Payne, who was killed on active service in England on August 31, 1943, and buried in Cambridge. Though the tears in my eyes do not glisten And my face does not always seem sad. There is never a night or a morning But I am thinking of you, dear Fred. Sadly missed by his loving sister May.

PAYNE - In loving memory of my brother, Flight-Sergeant Frederick Payne, killed on active service (overseas) a year ago to-day. Always I'll remember the happy days We spent together. Inserted by his loving brother Les.

Sources

1. ↑ http://www.raafdb.com/view_aircraft.asp?id=2190
2. ↑ Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 206, 31 August 1944, Page 1

• N.Z. Deaths - 1945/51167 - Payne Frederick aged 23 years
• New Zealand War Graves Project - Frederick Payne