George Arthur Paddock (March 24, 1885 – December 29, 1964) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Winnetka, Illinois, Paddock attended the public schools.He was graduated from Chicago (Illinois) Manual Training School in 1902 and from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1906.He studied law at the University of Virginia.He was admitted to the bar in 1907 and commenced practice in Chicago, Illinois. During the First World War served as a captain and was promoted to major in the 342nd Infantry, 86th Division from 1917 to 1919.