Pvt. Harry Payne

U.S. Army Pvt. Harry Payne is the son of Iler Payne of Yuba City and Michelle Payne of Meridian. He is also the grandson to Pauline Payne of Browns Valley and Bob Bush of Yuba City and Jan Bush of Yuba City.

Payne attended Willows Intermediate School and Sutter Union High School. He graduated in 2007 and joined the Army. Payne was an avid snow boarder.

Payne completed his basic training and advanced training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., receiving medals in expert marksmanship.

Payne is a military policeman stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash.