He was 37 years old when the war began, an age that entitled him to
remain behind in the Home Defense Corps, but he chose to go to the
front. Mr. Charles LeGoffic relates, in the _Touchstone_, the war
experiences of painter Lemordant, the experiences of a veritable hero,
hero exceptional. His first engagement of consequence was at Charleroi,
where he was wounded and where he won a lieutenant’s commission.
One night during the battle of the Marne, on the outskirts of the
forest of Guebarre, his attention was attracted by some suspicious
movements on the right. He crawled out, revolver in hand, followed by
four men of his section, to investigate.
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