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Paddy Mayne

British Soldier (1915-1955) · United Kingdom · On the map · Died at 40

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair Mayne,, best known as Paddy Mayne or familiarly as Blair, was a British Army officer from Newtownards. He was an amateur boxing champion, qualified as a solicitor and played rugby union for Ireland and the British Lions before becoming a founding member of the Special Air Service (SAS).

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Officer of the Legion of Honour
Distinguished Service Order

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Country
United Kingdom
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Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1955 · aged 40