Paul was assigned to the Troop Carrier Command in May 1942 & received transition training at Camp William, Wisconsin. He flew overseas to England in September 1942 with the 62nd Troop Carrier Group. Participated in the invasion of North Africa, November 1942. In March 1943, flew to the Middle East to help train British 6th Airborne Division. Dropped this same division during the invasion of Sicily in July 1943. Engaged in dropping supplies to guerillas in Greece & Yugoslavia. Also evacuated wounded from battle zones, towed gliders and hauled freight. Additional duty as Combat Liason Officer for his squadron.



In March 1944, volunteered for transfer to England for service with the 315th Troop Carrier Group. Participated in the Normandy invasion with the 82nd Airborne. Promoted to flight leader and captain. Dropped Polish paratroopers in Holland invasion. Returned to the U.S. December 19th, 1944.