A 16-year-old Norman on his way to hell in the trenches

The incredible destiny of a French teenager in the British army

This story is almost unbelievable, and yet it is absolutely true: the facts were reported in the norman press in 1914, where I discovered them in the archives. A patriotic boy, ready to do anything to defend his country, has lived an exceptional adventure full of twists and turns. How did he manage to get involved so young? Why did he embark on a ship to Saint Nazaire, only to be sent to Paris and Belgium? What happened when he fell seriously ill? Finally, what was the solution to this enigma in Normandy? In this episode, I tell you all the details of this amazing case.