| Surname: | Payn |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7687436 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in to CMP. Info from Army Record:- Born 9/3/12 at Exterclum, Lancs, enlisted 27/4/40 at St Albans, discharged 1/12/45, married Winifred Mary, Gravestock 10/4/35 at St. Alabans Herts, occupation Butler. 1/9/42 at HQ Palestine Base later became 21 Area Pro Coy, 20/8/44 to 15 Area Pro Coy, 1/9/44 to Base Depot. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment Butler, also electrician & cinematograph projectionist, conduct exemplary. An exceptionally well mannered, painstaking & trustworthy NCO. He carries out his work with enthusiasm and with great attention to detain and required no supervision.. Signed Lt, Depot & Training School, CMP, Middle East, MEF, 10/11/45, address:- 19 The Cresent, Cottered, Buntingford, Herts. served Home 27/4/40 to 14/2/42, Middle East 15/2/42 to 25/11/45, Home 26/11/45 to 7/3/46. Z Res. 8/s/46 to 9/2/54, A G Red. 10/2/54 to 9/3/57. 8/4/44 attended close quarter battle course at 21 Area. Awarded the Africa Star, |