Paul Francis Cahill was born May 19, 1921 in Kingston , NY. He entered the Navy March 19, 1940. He served in the South Pacific on a submarine. Cahill mentioned the submarines had to surface on a regular time to recharge. Other times if there was enemies around they had to dive. He met his future wife Josephine while stationed in CA. While there his duty was Chief Commissary or a striker for the cook. Cahill made a career of the Navy, living in many places including Hawaii. He retired in 1963 due to health issues.