Claim: Gabriel René Paul graduated in 1834 from the United States Military Academy, a four-year federal service academy in New York, and served as an officer in the 7th U.S. Infantry during the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War.
Evidence: Gabriel René Paul (March 22, 1813 – May 5, 1886) was a career officer in the United States Army most noted for his service during the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War and as a Union Army general in the American Civil War. He graduated in 1834 from the United States Military Academy, 18th of 36 cadets in his class. The United States Military Academy (USMA), also known as West Point, Army, Army West Point, The Academy, or simply The Point, is a four-year federal service academy in West Point, New York. He served as an officer in the 7th U.S. Infantry during the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War.