Awards & Winners

Keith Payne

Date of Birth 30-August-1933
Place of Birth Ingham
(Australia, Queensland)
Nationality Australia
Profession Soldier
Keith Payne VC, OAM is an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Payne's VC was awarded due to his actions during the Vietnam War. Born 30 August 1933, he is the last living Australian recipient of the original "imperial" Victoria Cross.

Awards by Keith Payne

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1969


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 24th May, 1969 as Warrant Officer Class II of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam during the Vietnam War.)