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Excellent research from everyone 🍻

It appears that as a foreigner, he could only be volunteered (EV) for the Foreign Legion. But as he applied for French nationality, they did not even wait for him to be naturalized before assigning him to a regiment of Zouaves. He was therefore never incorporated into the Foreign Legion.

Found in a US thrift store….original buttons, Vichy croix de combat, Moroccan & Tunisian ribbons, rank…(loose) patte de col…. no history or name..

Yes cork

Great collection

Can any kind soul confirm if this guy served in the legion during WW1, thanks, Paul

French private purchase lightweight Adrian helmet, named to Captain Guillaume Latuille, who born in Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a fishing port on the Basque coast 22 May 1891 Enlist in the ranks and promoted for gallantry during 1914-18 Croix De Guerre, First citation, on the 4th of February 1915. “Demonstrated bravery and cold-blooded attitude during night combat, protecting the unit from heavy fire.” - Second citation, 15 March 1917: “Remarkable officer in every aspect. As a model leader of his section, demonstrated calm bravery and absolute contempt for danger by ensuring a successful link-up with a neighboring unit despite heavy artillery bombardment. Maintained his troops in order while under violent fire and organized all the aspects of an essential position.” - Third citation, 26 May 1918: "Directed an ambush in a forest within enemy lines, and demonstrated brilliant qualities; daring, and effective decision making which assured the success of the operation.” - Fourth citation, 1 September 1918: “Elite officer known by everyone for his courage and enthusiasm. He assured the link-up between his regiment and a neighboring corps. Worked tirelessly to carry out this difficult task. 12 August 1918 vigorously led his section to assault the ruins of an enemy-held “castle” despite heavy machine-gun fire. Wounded in action." Transferred to the 3eme Bataillon d' Infanterie légère d' Afrique 1919 in Morocco Awarded Citation Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures for the Battle of L’ajgou, Brilliant officer, having a high conception of duty. On September 4, 1921, during the combat, as the head of the machine-gun section, he took the most judicious measures and made the enemy turn tail… With grenades, he personally destroyed an enemy nest embanked behind a rock" He left the army (Discharged from the 24eme Regiment ) in 1933 and sadly died in 1936.

Looks like he had trichomoniasis (STD) and dysentery

1920/30 Kepi

Fantastic collection and thread

Glenn, outstanding forensic research...really appreciate you doing this

Welcome to GMIC, happy to help with your research, please feel free to PM me...

SR, completely agree and very forensic in your approach....lets hope someone has the book .....thanks again

Thanks for your responses, I would say war time