Col. Jules Moch
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Jules Moch was a French officer. He was a colonel
of the 130th. Regiment of Infantry.
On the completion of his classical studies at the lycée of Metz
, he then entered the military school of Saint-Cyr
in 1849, and was appointed sublieutenant of infantry in 1851.
From 1855-56, Moch took part in the campaigns in the crimea
and from 1860-61 in Syria
, as well as the occupation of Rome between 1867-67. In the Franco-Prussian War
, 1870-71 he was given command of the 3rd. Regiment battalion, for which he had the mornful distinction of firing the last shots of the war, and took an honorable part of in his capture and escape during the battle of Sedan
in September 1870
During the interval between the Crimean and Syrian campaigns, he was tutor-instructor at the school of Saint-Cyr. Later he would return as an examiner.
After the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War
, he would have published in various military journals a number of articles on the reorganization of the army. He was one of the co-founders and vice-president of the assembly of officers (known as the "Military Club"), many of French Jewish origin rising through the ranks of the French Army.
He was also the Father of French military officer, Gaston Moch
and Grandfather of French statesman, Jules S. Moch.
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
of the 130th. Regiment of Infantry.
On the completion of his classical studies at the lycée of Metz
Metz
Metz is a city in the northeast of France located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers.Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region and prefecture of the Moselle department. Located near the tripoint along the junction of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, Metz forms a central place...
, he then entered the military school of Saint-Cyr
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
The École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr is the foremost French military academy. Its official name is . It is often referred to as Saint-Cyr . Its motto is "Ils s'instruisent pour vaincre": literally "They study to vanquish" or "Training for victory"...
in 1849, and was appointed sublieutenant of infantry in 1851.
From 1855-56, Moch took part in the campaigns in the crimea
Crimea
Crimea , or the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , is a sub-national unit, an autonomous republic, of Ukraine. It is located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, occupying a peninsula of the same name...
and from 1860-61 in Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
, as well as the occupation of Rome between 1867-67. In the Franco-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the 1870 War was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was aided by the North German Confederation, of which it was a member, and the South German states of Baden, Württemberg and...
, 1870-71 he was given command of the 3rd. Regiment battalion, for which he had the mornful distinction of firing the last shots of the war, and took an honorable part of in his capture and escape during the battle of Sedan
Battle of Sedan
The Battle of Sedan was fought during the Franco-Prussian War on 1 September 1870. It resulted in the capture of Emperor Napoleon III and large numbers of his troops and for all intents and purposes decided the war in favour of Prussia and its allies, though fighting continued under a new French...
in September 1870
During the interval between the Crimean and Syrian campaigns, he was tutor-instructor at the school of Saint-Cyr. Later he would return as an examiner.
After the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the 1870 War was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was aided by the North German Confederation, of which it was a member, and the South German states of Baden, Württemberg and...
, he would have published in various military journals a number of articles on the reorganization of the army. He was one of the co-founders and vice-president of the assembly of officers (known as the "Military Club"), many of French Jewish origin rising through the ranks of the French Army.
He was also the Father of French military officer, Gaston Moch
Gaston Moch
Gaston Moch was the secretary of the Esperantist Centra Oficejo and a member of the Lingva Komitato.Moch was born in Saint-Cyr-l'École, Yvelines. He was the Son of French Jewish Military officer, Col. Jules Moch, co-founder of "The Club Millitare" during the time when French Jews were entering the...
and Grandfather of French statesman, Jules S. Moch.
Source of Information
- The Jewish Encyclopedia (http:www.jewishencyclopedia.com )
- Bibliography: Gaston MochGaston MochGaston Moch was the secretary of the Esperantist Centra Oficejo and a member of the Lingva Komitato.Moch was born in Saint-Cyr-l'École, Yvelines. He was the Son of French Jewish Military officer, Col. Jules Moch, co-founder of "The Club Millitare" during the time when French Jews were entering the...
, Sedan - les Demiers Coups de Feu. Paris. 1885
- Zadoc Khan, Souvenirs et Regrets, pp. 121–125, Paris, 1898