26th IR

"Sent by Barboussat Manuel soldier in the 26th Inf. 30th Comp

Mâcon, Saône et Loire depot

Macon on 4-4-15

Dear cousin and godson

As I had my photo taken in recent days, I am sending you my photo. I didn't do too badly, it was a friend from daycare who pulled me along.

As you can see, I'm not very upset and don't worry. Nothing more to tell you at the moment.

While waiting for your news, I cordially shake your hand.

Your cousin who thinks of you.

Barboussat Manuel of class 1915, soldier in the 26th Infantry Regiment, 30th Company. Arrived at the depot in Mâcon on December 19, 1914. Left for the armies on May 20, 1915. Taken prisoner on April 7, 1916 in Esnes. Interned in Heilsberg then repatriated on January 22, 1919.

Will be mobilized during the Second World War from August 24, 1939 to February 19, 1940 in the territorial canton of Troyes for road traffic then in the 84th Regional Regiment.

The photo seems to be taken in the Abîme park in Mâcon.

France

infanterie

1915-04-04,world war one

A.-V. Benjamin