John William Balfour Paul
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Lt-Colonel John William Balfour Paul, DSO
(4 June 1873-23 April 1957), educated at Sedbergh School
, was a Scottish officer of arms, the son of James Balfour Paul
. He was Falkland Pursuivant Extraordinary
from 1927 to 1939, and Marchmont Herald
from 1939 to 1957(?).
Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September...
(4 June 1873-23 April 1957), educated at Sedbergh School
Sedbergh School
Sedbergh School is a boarding school in Sedbergh, Cumbria, for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. Nestled in the Howgill Fells, it is known for sporting sides, such as its Rugby Union 1st XV.-Background:...
, was a Scottish officer of arms, the son of James Balfour Paul
James Balfour Paul
Sir James Balfour Paul, KCVO was the Lord Lyon King of Arms, the officer responsible for heraldry in Scotland, from 1890 until the end of 1926....
. He was Falkland Pursuivant Extraordinary
Falkland Pursuivant Extraordinary
Falkland Pursuivant of Arms was a Scottish pursuivant of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon.The title was first mentioned in 1493 and it is derived from the Royal Palace of the same name located in Fife...
from 1927 to 1939, and Marchmont Herald
Marchmont Herald
Marchmont Herald of Arms is one of the titles used for a Scottish herald of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon...
from 1939 to 1957(?).