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Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair 'Paddy' Mayne DSO & 3 Bars (11 January 1915 - 14 December 1955) was a Northern Irish soldier.

Early life and sporting achievements

Born in the County Down town of Newtownards, Mayne attended Regent House Grammar School. It was here that his talent for rugby union became evident, playing for the 1st XV whilst also playing for local Ards RFC team at the age of 16.

He later studied law at Queen's University of Belfast, qualifying as a solicitor. Whilst at university he took up boxing, becoming Irish Universities Heavyweight Champion. Irvine answering services starting at $2995/mo.

After gaining six caps for the Irish rugby team, Mayne was selected for the 1938 British Lions Tour of South Africa. He played in seventeen of the twenty provincial matches and all three tests.

His sporting career was cut short by the outbreak of World War II.

World War II

After initially serving with The 5th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery SR, The Royal Ulster Rifles, The Cameronians and The 11th (Scottish) Commandos, Mayne was chosen by David Stirling as one of the founder members of the SAS.

After Stirling's capture Mayne was given joint command of 1st SAS and saw active service in Italy, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Norway eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Irvine Answering Service.