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Born on February 14, 1844, in Grenoble (Isère), and
dying on September 22, 1925, in Le Pecq (Yvelines), Jacques Théodore Sholto de Douglas
(1844 - 1925) left an indelible mark on history.
As the
son of Louis Archambaud Douglas
and Paule Marie Garnon de Monval, he
hailed from a lineage steeped in nobility and determination.
- Becoming a student at the
Saint-Cyr Military School
on October 11, 1864, he embraced the path of honor and duty.
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Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Infantry on
October 1, 1866, he committed heart and soul.
- By January 1,
1869, he served with the 3rd RIMA, 19th company, in La Réunion.
- Promoted to Lieutenant on March 22, 1869, he ascended the
ranks with valour.
- Awarded the Legion of Honour on June 10,
1871, he was recognized for courage and loyalty.
- In 1872, he
served off-duty in the Paris Army as a Captain.
However, in 1875, he made a radical decision:
resignation. The reasons remain buried in history, but his choice
marked a turning point in his life.
He continued his career in the Territorial Infantry, proudly wearing
the uniform and defending cherished values.
On December 29, 1896, he was elevated to the rank of
Officer of the Legion of Honour, while serving as a Battalion Commander in the
54th Territorial Infantry Regiment.
Family
Jacques was
the son of f Louis Archibald de
Douglas (1814-1889), Count of Douglas, mayor of Montreal La Cluze, member of the General Council of Ain in France
Jacques married Yvonne Marie Félix Le Gentil de Paroy b. 9
(март) 1848.
Jacques Theodore Sholto had four children :
• Georges Louis Marie de Douglas
(1873-1923) decorated Officier de la legion d'Honneur and Croix de
guerre 14-18.
• Olivier Rene de Douglas (1877-1914) died in France 9
August 1914 after being hit by a cannon ball.
• Jean de Douglas
(1882-1929), married to Simonne BÉRARD in 1919
• Jacques Marie Gabriel Henri* Robert de Douglas
(1889-1924) was decorated Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur and awarded
the Croix de guerre 14-18. married Geneviève Schmitt [Schmitt] b. 1889
d. 1963 and had three sons. Their son was Olivier Jean Marie Sholto de Douglas b. 1921
See also:
• The Douglas Family in France
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