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Paul Weightman was born on the 20th of May 1955, in the British Military Hospital, in the Imtarfa district, on the island of Malta... One of three sons (Paul being the youngest son) of George and Mary Weightman. Paul was born into a military family (Army) and in 1959, Paul and the other members of his family moved back to England.

Paul spent most of his young life growing up, and going to school in Bridlington. (East Yorkshire Coastal Town). He attended his junior schooling at Burlington School, and then at the age of 11, he attended Headlands School, Bridlington. (Now the Headlands School and Community Science College). In 1972, Paul joined the British Army, completing his basic training at the Guards Depot, Pirbright, Surrey. In 1973, he joined his regiment. (A Squadron, The Blues & Royals, The Household Cavalry) Paul served 17 years with his regiment. His served five tours of duty in Northern Ireland. The Falklands Conflict. Bosnia and many other areas of active duty & peacekeeping around the world.

After Paul finished his service, he has been a truck driver. A Building services Manager, and a Managing Director. In 2006, he wrote his first book. (The Scallie’s) a children’s fictional adventure story.