ALME Jean-Antoine

Alme, Jean-Antoine (1783-1841) ALMES Jean-Antoine - designed in 1806. the infantry Marshal Ney. He proved himself in battles with the Russian army at Jena, Eylau and Friedland. 1807 g. - Corporal. After the conclusion of the Peace of Tilsit, for its part was transferred to Spain, where he remained until 1813. Participated in all major battles. Particularly distinguished himself in the mountains, where he managed to adapt to the snow and frost, not easy for the French. In 1813, Mr.. the rank of sergeant was transferred to the Grand Army. Heroically fought in Strasbourg and the French territory, for which he was awarded the Legion of Honor. Participated in the defense of Paris, where he was promoted to lieutenant. After the abdication of Napoleon retired from the army and walk across the whole of France from north to south, which would revert to the parental home. Married on the day of the landing of Napoleon in the Gulf of Juan. Deserted the family and rushed to the army, but arrived after Waterloo. Since 1816, Mr.. served in the gendarmerie, where he became famous for his ardent Bonapartism and relentless struggle with the opponents of the deposed emperor had. Reached the point that the jailed former deserters from Napoleon's army, which, in the end, and was killed.