Keith Payne Vc Medals. Keith payne vc has donated his medals, including his victoria cross, to the australian war memorial. Keith payne, vc, am (born 30 august 1933) is an australian recipient of the victoria cross, the highest decoration for gallantry in the presence of the enemy awarded to members of the british and commonwealth armed forces.
Together they were the four kings of phuoc tuy. Keith payne was born at ingham, queensland, on 30 august 1933. During this time he also served with the 31st australian infantry battalion in the citizens’ military force.
One of the most decorated soldiers in australian history, keith payne, has donated all his service medals including a victoria cross (vc) to the australian war memorial.
‘keith has arguably done more since he was awarded the vc than he did to get the vc.’ general sir peter cosgrove. Keith is a proud member of the vc and gc association and has attended regularly over the last 38 years. The four kings of phuoc tuy. A place for pictures and photographs.
