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Sergt. Christophe Thalman
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Becky Dirks Haugsted provided the images and Janet A. Brandt transcribed the text.
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Sergt. Christophe Thalman of the French Army, though not an American has lived many years here and his ardent admiration for the American solider has frequently been expressed by him in public addresses. Sergt. Thalman was residing in America when the war broke out in Europe and returned to his native country, France, to take his part in the service of his country. He was an officer of the famous French Chasseurs, the "Blue Devils" who did such heroic work in stemming the tide of militarism rushing down from the habitat of the fierce and cruel Allenmania. His work and those of his fellow sustained the reputation of that heroic race who have for centuries beaten back hordes from all sides. He is a lone survivor of the original Ninth Chasseurs. He was incapacitated by many injuries and was given a furlough after three years service and has since made his home in Anamosa where he has engaged in patriotic work by public appeals. | ||||
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