THE LATE LIEUTENANT SIDNEY PAUL.
Another of New 'Plymouth'* best known and most popular young men lias laid down his life for his country, jicwk having been received on Saturday that Lieut. Sidney V. Paul., youngest son of Mrs. J. d'aul, had been killed. Lieutenant Paul joined the Fifth Reinforcements, and devoting himself heart and soul to the military work in the training camp, it was not long before ha gained promotion. According to Lieut.-Colonel Fletcher, who commanded the "Fighting Fifths," splendid work was done at Gallipoli by Lieutenant (then Sergeant) Paul. Soon after going to France he was given a commission, and after periods of training in England he rejoined the Wellington Battalion, and would probably have, gained high honors, had not his career been cut short at the age of 28.
Lieutenant 'Paul attended the New Plymouth High School. Here he was deservedly popular, and gave promise of being a footballer and all-round athtote of exceptional ability, having few, if any, superiors at the school. This promise was borne ont later, for, though he did not follow football for some years, when he again played Rugby he quickly went to the front, and in his first year was made captain of the B representative team, later donning the amber and black jersey for the province, where he played a dashing forward game, though being equally at home among the backs. His genial, happy disposition and manly nature made him a favorite with ail with whom he came in contact. He also ■donned the jersey in England. At bowls he was equally prominent and popular, taking part in matches throughout Taranaki and in Auckland, playing in 11)14 in Mr. A. K. Smart's rink, which was runner-up for the Taranaki championship. He was also a member of the New Plymouth Lawn Tennis Club, at which game he was a player much above the average, and as umpire at the tournaments was always in demand, and willingly gave his services. He was also a valued member of the North Taranaki Hunt Club, while as a rifle shot he displayed no mean ability. Indeed, whatever he took in hand he appeared to be able to accomplish. Two other brothers are at present serving the Empire, and Mrs. Paul will have the genuine sympathy of all throughout Taranaki with whom the late Lieut. 'Paul had come in contact.
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Taranaki Daily News, 5 November 1917, Page 4
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395THE LATE LIEUTENANT SIDNEY PAUL. Taranaki Daily News, 5 November 1917, Page 4
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