Thomas Payne (soldier)
US Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient (born 1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Patrick Payne (born April 2, 1984) is a United States Army Delta Force sergeant major and infantry instructor,[1] who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a hostage rescue mission in an area of northern Iraq controlled by the Islamic State. Payne is the first living Delta Force Medal of Honor recipient,[2] and the first to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Thomas Payne | |
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Born | (1984-04-02) April 2, 1984 (age 40) South Carolina, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 2002–present |
Rank | Sergeant Major |
Unit | 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta (Delta Force) 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal (4) Purple Heart |
Alma mater | Norwich University (BS) |
Spouse(s) |
Alison Payne (m. 2011) |
Children | 3 |
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