Claim: Gabriel René Paul graduated in 1834 from the United States Military Academy, a four-year federal service academy in West Point, New York, and served as an officer in the 7th U.S. Infantry during the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War.
Evidence: He graduated in 1834 from the United States Military Academy, 18th of 36 cadets in his class. He served as an officer in the 7th U.S. Infantry during the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War. 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.