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25 April 1916: Louis Amans Jean dit Vareillese

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Born at Espeyrac, Aveyron on 13 October 1884, Louis was a farmer. He had completed his compulsory military service in 1907 and was, therefore, an active army reservist upon the outbreak of war. Recalled into service at Rodez on 3 August 1914, Louis saw his first action at Bisping, Moselle, during the Battle of Lorraine on 18 August 1914 where...