Seaman 1/C Paul Mikos was born and raised in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Paul enlisted in the Navy on December 1, 1942, and was assigned to the Naval Training Center in Sampson, New York. Upon completion of training, Paul was assigned to the USS Marvin H. McIntyre APA 129. The USS McIntyre was a troop transport ship which served in the Pacific Theater. The USS McIntyre was involved in the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. During his naval service, Paul recalls a stop at Manus Island where he and other service members were entertained by the Bob Hope, USO Show. Additionally, the USS McIntyre transported moved actor and US Marine 1st Lieutenant Tyrone Power from the Pacific to Portland, Oregon. Paul was honorably discharged on April 17, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia. Paul received a mustering out payment of $100 and returned to civilian life in Reading, Pennsylvania. Paul Mikos served the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in law enforcement until his retirement in 1981.