Paul Thomas Silva (1897–1974) was a notable New Zealand soldier, timber worker, axeman and bridge builder. He was born in Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand in 1897. His father was Domingo Silva, a Brazilian of African descent, who arrived in New Zealand in about 1867. John da Silva, an Olympic wrestler, was his nephew.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Mackay, Jamie. "Paul Thomas Silva". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.

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