Paul Wakefield (general)
Paul Louis Wakefield | |
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| Born | May 6, 1895 Lovelady, Texas |
| Died | March 23, 1961 (aged 65) Austin, Texas |
| Resting place | Austin Memorial Park |
| Education | Lovelady High School University of Texas at Austin |
| Title | Major General |
Major General Paul Louis Wakefield was a journalist, politician, and soldier.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Wakefield was born, raised, and attended school in Lovelady, Texas. After graduation, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he majored in journalism.
Military career[edit]
He served in the United States Army during World War I. Later, he was appointed 1st Lieutenant in the Texas National Guard, where he eventually became a Major General. In 1949, he was the director of the Selective Service in the state of Texas in 1949 before retiring in 1955.
Journalism career[edit]
As soon as WWI was over, he worked as a newspaper reporter for the Houston Chronicle and later, the Texas reporter for the New York Herald Tribune. He also worked for the New York World.
Political career[edit]
Wakefield served as aides to 2 Texas Governors, a Vice President, and assistant to Jesse H. Jones. He also worked served as a member of the planning board for the Public Works Administration.
Personal life and death[edit]
Wakefield was married twice, the first ending in divorce. He had one son. He died in Austin in 1961.
References[edit]
- ^ SINCLAIR, WILLIAM BOYD (2010-06-15). "WAKEFIELD, PAUL LOUIS". tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "Grave of Paul L Wakefield". Find a Grave.