| Regimental number | 2527 |
| Place of birth | Braidwood New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | c/o Mrs M J Beck, Stanton Road, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Payne, Craig Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 13 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4515 Pte Aubrey Benedict PAYNE, 18th Bn, died of wounds, 4 May 1917. |