Paul Leriger was born in Spirit River, Ab. on September 25, 1921. Paul served overseas with the First Special Service Force, an elite American-Canadian commando unit during WWII.
Upon his return to Canada, Paul married Marion Isabel and moved to Grande Prairie, Ab.
Paul passed away on April 11, 2002 and is interred at the Westlock Cemetery in Westlock, Ab.
Sources: Grooming the Grizzly p. 393