Major General Paul Louis Wakefield was a journalist, politician, and soldier.
[1][2] 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.
Later, he was appointed 1st Lieutenant in the Texas National Guard, where he eventually became a Major General.
Wakefield served as aides to 2 Texas Governors, a Vice President, and assistant to Jesse H. Jones.