The Réal del Sarte and World War I (1914-1918)

The Flag of the Republic of France (June 28, 1914-June 28, 2014)

The Great War 

 

 

Sculpture by Maxime Réal del Sarte (1924)

 

 

The top of the monument (from left to right) Serge Réal del Sarte, General  Henri Gouraud, and Quentin Roosevelt

June 28, 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I known also the "war to end all wars". During the conflict, the Réal del Sarte brothers: Maxime, André, Serge, and Yves served their country as soldiers. Some of them died for France and others were prisoners of war.

This blog entry honors the patriotism and sacrifice of the Réal del Sarte brothers.

Maxime-Louis-Camille Réal del Sarte, Officer (Aspirant) 1886-1954:

On January 29, 1916, Maxime Réal del Sarte was wounded in Eparges, near the war front of Verdum. His left arm was amputated. He began training on March 18, 1915 as "student-officer" at the military academy of Saint-Maixent   (Glandy:71). 


Below we can see a photograph of Maxime after his amputation in full military uniform. During the war he served in the 366th infantry regiment. For his service to the nation, he was awarded the following medals:

Maxime Réal del Sarte (Source 1)

1) Médaille Militaire - The second highest award ranking after the Legion of Honor. It was given for valor in the field of battle (February 3, 1916)

2) Croix de Guerre au Palme, Second highest medal after the Médaille Militaire (February 3, 1916)

Serge-Louis-Henry Réal del Sarte, Cavalier (1892-1916)

Serge-Louis-Henry formed part of the Régiment de Cuirassiers (RC). He was wounded on April 30, 1917 in Souissons and died on May 1, 1917.

In honor of his memory, the Réal del Sarte family ordered the construction of a monument. The citation from the Régiment de Cuirassiers stated the following about Serge-Louis-Henry:

"Serge Réal del Sarte, cavalier plein d'enthousiasme et d'une grande bravoure, s'est toujours fait remarques para son mépris absolu du danger et par sa crânerie. A trouvé une mort glorieuse au cours d'un violent bombardement dans le secteur de Lafaux..." (André Glandy, 126).

Serge-Louis-Henry Réal del Sarte

André Réal del Sarte 

Yves Réal del Sarte

  Yves Réal del Sarte was a prisoner of war during World War I. Thanks to the intersession of the Royal House of Bourbon (Spain), Yves was liberated from a German prisoner camp and traveled to  to travel to Switzerland.

 

 

  Transcript from Letter from French to English:

Private Secretary of
His Majesty, THE KING
Number 5601

Royal Palace, Madrid May 30, 1917

My dear friend:

I have the honor to inform you that His Majesty, The King, my August Master has asked me to write on his behalf to His Ambassador in Berlin to do everything possible to obtain the internment in Switzerland of  Mr. Yves Real del Sarte for whom His Royal Highness the Infate Don Carlos has expressed a great interest.
[......]

 Signed

Emilio María de Torres y González-Arnáu [Secretario Particular de S.M. EL REY, y Marques de Torres de Mendoza]

Copied to :
Mr. J. Santos, Secretary of his Royal Highness, the Infante Don Carlos

While Yves Réal del Sarte was in the trenches, he had a particular experience that was later published in  several journal of the time:

A BAPTISM IN THE TRENCHES (April 3, 1915)

"A moving incident is related by one of the French papers. It appears that Yves Real del Sarte, whose brother Maxime is well known as the President of the Camelots, made the acquaintance in the trenches of a young soldier from Paris who knew nothing of religion. Yves undertook to instruct him, and after this had been going on for some days a fresh assault was ordered. Yves asked his catechumen if he would like to be baptized, a question to which a grateful affirmative was the response. The newly-baptized was killed in the action that followed, and Yves was made prisoner" (Source "The Tablet")

"Dessins de guerre"

In 1920, the Réal del Sarte brothers published "Dessins de guerre" which was a collection of images and a song by Yves Réal del Sarte about World War I.

The book contained the forward of the Diputé Léon DAUDET (1867-1942). DAUDET was also a journalist and active monarchist.

Albert II PHILIPPY DE BUCELLY D'ESTRÉES (1772-1838)

Third Baron D'ESTRÉES

Albert II Quentin Jean Baptiste PHILIPPY de BUCELLY D'ESTRÉES (1772-1838) was born on November 11, 1772 in Saint Quentin and he died on March 3, 1838 at Tronquoy.

He was the first son of Albert I de BUCELLY D'ESTRÉES (1745-1808) and Catherine GEORGIA. Albert II was the brother of Albert Quentin III, Chevalier de BUCELLY D'ESTRÉES, and Gabrielle Constance Marie PHILIPPY de BUCELLY D'ESTRÉES.

He married on August 5, 1799 Anne Marie Camille LOISEL Le GAUCHER who was born in Bristol, England  on February 25, 1800. She was the daughter of Jean Baptiste, Sgr. Broutelles and Captain of the Army and Maire of the city of Rue, and Anne Marie Madeleine d' ACCARY (Source 1).There was no issue from his first marriage.

According to information provided by the website of the family GALLIER de SAINT SAUVEUR, the last scion of the LOISEL LE GAUCHER family died in 1962. She was Miss Loisel Le gaucher du Broutel and now the family is represented by the FOUQUES DUPARC (Source 2).


Secondly, Albert II married Julie F. Elizabeth de LONGLAY (1781-1864) who was the daughter of Jean François and of Anne Marie Joseph Julie de FRANSURES. From the second marriage he issued: 


1) Gustave Albert Charles, Third Baron d'Estrées (1818-1848) married and issued.
2) Amédé-Jules (1822-1882),  Fourth Baron  d'Estrées married and issue.
3) Anne Julie Albertine (1838) married and issued. 

French Revolution and Immigration 

During the aftermath of the  French Revolution, Albert II joined the Army of Princes (l'Armée des Princes) as a Calvary Captain by September of 1793 (Source 3, p. 69).

The Army of Princes was was established in Germany in 1792. It was commanded by the Marshall de BROGLIE and was under the sponsorship of the brothers of  King Louis XVI (the Count of Provence and Duc d'ARTOIS). At its height, it was 10,000 strong. The purpose of the army was to invade France and return the monarchy to power however, after the Republic victory at Valmy the army was disbanded on November 24, 1792 (Source 4).

By 1794, Albert II was in England. He met his father and brother after taking leave from l'Armée des Princes. With his family he spent time in London, Epson, and Surrey. It was in England that he met his first wife Anne Marie Camille LOISEL Le GAUCHER whom he married in 1799.

During his time in England, Albert II like his brother and father was able to make a living giving painting, design and fencing lessons. It is probable that he worked on the restoration of the de TESSIER home in Epson called "Woodcote Park".

After several months  in England, the family moved to Hamburg. There they awaited "papers" to make their way into France. While in Hamburg, Albert II and his family worked on another house. This was property was owned by the Count de JUMILHAC (possibly Pierre Marie de la Chapelle de Jumilhac, 1764-1826). He bought a property in the country in Wansbeck (2 hours away from Hamburg). From September 1796 to January 1797, the PHILIPPY family worked in restoring the house (Source 3, p 73).

 

Burial (Joncourt, Picardie, France) 

Front Entrance of the mausoleum (Source 6)

 

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Sources Consulted : 

1) "Les Phillipi Bucelly d'Estrées (1544-1942)" by André-Pierre FRANTZEN

2) gw.geneatnet.org entry for "Loisel le Gaucher"

3) Mémoires de la Société académique des sciences, arts, belles-lettres, argriculture & industrie de Saint-Quentin: 1855-1875, "Souvenier d'emigration (1793-1800) du Chevalier de Bucelli" by Jean AGOMBART (p.68-76). Print edition.

4) Wikipedia entry on "l'Armée des Princes" 

5) The image of the mausoleum of the House of Philippy de Bucelly d'Estrées are entirely the courtesy of the website gw.geneatnet. The images were taken by Mr. Jean-Marie LEFEVRE and were uploaded to the above-mentioned website.

6) The images of the tomb of  Albert II Quentin Jean Baptiste PHILIPPY de BUCELLY D'ESTRÉES (1772-1838) are the courtesy of the online genealogy database " Geneanet".

RÉAL Genealogy (1585-Current)

The RÉAL Family in Solesmes, France 

 

Map of Solesmes (Public Domain)

 

Origins of the Réal Name and Family 

 The origins of the both the  "RÉAL" and "DelSARTE" families can be traced to Solesmes, France. Both families were united through marriage twice. 

Solesmes is a village in the Solesmes commune in the Nord department in northern France.

Abbreviated Genealogy 

There is genealogical information on the RÉAL family that dates from about 1585 with Michel  RÉAL, Echevin.

1) Jacques RÉAL(1631-1684) who married in Solesmes Jacqueline DOTTE in 1658  and issued Georges RÉAL (1662-1712) and Pierre RÉAL (1668-1731)

Jacques  RÉAL married a second time on May 26, 1676 to Martine DEMARCQ (1651-1721)

2) Georges RÉAL married Catherine BAUDIN an issued Pierre Joseph RÉAL (1692-1743)

3) Pierre Joseph RÉAL married Marie Marguerite de VILLERS and issued Pierre Joseph (1717-1789), Marie-Anne (1731-1791), and Jean-Michel (1733-1776). 

4) Jean Michel REAL (1733-1776) married  in 1754 Anne Marguerite DOUAY (1728-1762) and issued Jean Baptiste RÉAL (1755-1808)

5) Jean Baptiste RÉAL (1755-1808)  married in 1779 to  Marie Barbe Joseph LASNE (1759-1794) and issued Jean Baptiste RÉAL II (1785-1751)

6) Jean Baptiste RÉAL II married  in 1808 Thérèse Sophie DelSARTE (1786-1851)) and issued Louis Henri RÉAL (1824-1885)

Click here to see DelSARTE Genealogy

7) Louis Henri RÉAL (1824-1885), medical doctor and Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur  married in 1808 to Camille DESSE (1831-1857) and issued Désiré-Louis  RÉAL  (1852-1909)

8)  Désiré Louis  REAL sculptor and Chevalier Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur married in 1887  Marie Magdeleine-Blanche-Geneviève DelSarte (1853-1927), the daughter of François DelSARTE and Rosine-Charlotte ANDRIEN of the House of Philippy Bucelly d'Estrées and issued [Source 1]

Marie Magdeleine-Blanche-Geneviève DelSarte (1853-1927) painting (Source 2)

Réal del Sarte Branch (1887-Present)

Désiré Louis  RÉAL.

Sketch by Magdeleine DelSarte

(Source 2)

With the marriage of Désiré Louis Réal and Magdeleine DelSarte, the family adopted the combined name of REAL DEL SARTE. This was apparent in the funeral card of Désiré Louis in 1909. 
 

Désiré Louis Réal was a noted sculptor and  a Captain of Infantry in the Territorial Army (Officier d’État Major Territorial).  He began his military career on March 10, 1873 and promoted to captain in 1895 (Source 3).

Sculpture by Désiré Louis  RÉAL of son Maxime at age 9 (Source 4)

 On July 11, 1903, Désiré Louis was appointed Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. He also received the Médaille d'Encouragement au Bien. Désiré Louis died on January 13, 1909 at the age of 56. The Requiem Mass took place at the parish church of Saint François de Sales (Source 3)

Funeral Card of

Désiré Louis  RÉAL.(Source 3)

The Réal del Sarte Coat of Arms

After Maxime RÉAL del SARTE, the family has made use of the coat of arms of the House of Philippy Bucelly d'Estrées, Barons d'Estrées. The Réal del Sarte family are descendants of Gabrielle Constance (April 14, 1782 -November 20, 1854) who was the daughter of  Albert  Philippy de Bucelly du Tronquoy, baron d' Estrées (1745-1808) and Catherine GEORGIA (1753-1810). She married the musician and professor at the Royal Music School of France, Martin-Joseph ADRIEN.

From the tomb of Maxime RÉAL del SARTE  (Source 5)

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Children of Désiré-Louis 

and Marie-Magdeleine:

1. Maxime RÉAL del SARTE (1888-1954) , sculptor, Chevalier de de la Légion d'honneur, Married Genevieve-Marie RENON (1899-1929) and issued.

Maxime Real del Sarte in uniform

a) Jeannie-Marie-Geneviéve (1919) married the Comte Louis-Olivier-Marie Joseph de ROUX and issued

b) Guy-Philipe (1920) married Yvonne de SUYROT and issued

Image of Guy Philippe Réal del Sarte

c) Philipe-Serge (+1936) died in youth. He is buried in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 


2. Yves RÉAL del SARTE (1891-1979) , composer. Married the Countess Berthe GAIGNERON JOLLIMON de MAROLLES (1903-1993) and issued.

The composer Yves Real del Sarte by his nice Jacqueline BOUTS

a. Serge Réal del Sarte (1929) married Marie Claude MAGNIER and issued.

b. Géneviève Réal del Sarte (1933-1984) married Hubert- Pierre-Marie MARTY (1936-2013) and issued.

c. Christian Réal del Sarte (1935-1958) Died in Algeria.in 1958. He was a Sub-Lieutenant and  member of the  6e Régiment de Parachutistes Coloniaux. No issue. MORT POUR LA FRANCE

d. Olivier Réal del Sarte (1944) married Genevieve PASQUIER and issued. 


3. Serge RÉAL del SARTE (1892-1917), student of fine arts and hero of World War I. No issue. He died in Word War I. 

4. André RÉAL del SARTE (1893-1965) , painter. Married Marguerite CROISSANDEAU (1898) and issued.


a) Roselyne (1926-2014) married Jacques BRENOT and issued

b) Jean-Loup (1929-200) married Solange VALLANCIEN and issued


5. Geneviève RÉAL del SARTE (1896-1974) painter. Married André BOUTS (1892-1985),  Chevalier de de la Légion d'honneur and issued.

a. Jacqueline BOUTS, painter (see image of Yves Réal del Sarte) 1922-2013 married Bernard GANCEL (1921-2007)

b. Serge BOUTS (1923) married to Christiane PAUMELLE (1923-1973)

c. Thierry BOUTS (1927) married Marie-Gabrielle Bouniol de GINESTE (1925)

d. Magdeleine BOUTS(1930) married to Bernard Bédel de BUZAREINGUES (1930-2009)

3. Françoise BOUTS (1930-2009) married Charles Bédel de BUZAREINGUES

4. Dominique BOUTS (1934) married Marie-France LANTERNIER (1940-)

5. Martine BOUTS(1939) married to Raymond BODARD (1924-2013)

Click to see The Réal del Sarte: Heirs to an Artistic Legacy

 

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Sources Consulted for Blog Entry

1) We are grateful for the information provided by Mr. Michael BLAS. His genealogy posted on http://gw.geneanet.org wasused as the premise for the one posted on this blog. We also benefited from the printed genealogy provide by Mr. H. MARTY (pages 380-381).



2) Photograph of Marie Magdeleine-Blanche-Geneviève DelSarte (1853-1927) provided by Mr. Bertrand Bedel de Buzareingues via Mr. O. Real del Sarte. Also, the drawing of Désiré-Louis Réal by Magdeleine-Blanche-Geneviève DelSarte (1853-1927) was the courtesy of Mr. O. Réal del Sarte

3) Information on Désiré-Louis Réal was taken from the online database of the French Legion of Honor.

4) Image of the sculptor of Maxime Réal del Sarte by his father is taken from the biography written by Anne André GLANDY (Paris, 1953). The photograph can be found on page 17. It was originally taken by J. Velez.


5) The coat of arms of the House of Philippy de Bucelly d'Estrées was the courtesy of F. Marty-Real del Sarte. The arms is from the tomb of Maxime Réal del Sarte in Saint Jean de Luz, France.