Paul Lucien Maze (1887 - 1979) France

Paul Lucien Maze (1887 - 1979) France
Paul Lucien Maze (1887 - 1979) Pencil and Watercolour, Signed Lower Left, Measures (11.5 x17 inches) w/frame (19 x 26 inches) At the outbreak of World War I, Paul Lucien Maze returned to France from Canada and attempted to join the French army but was deemed unfit. Determined to serve, Maze made his way to Le Havre and offered his services to the British and became an interpreter with the British cavalry regiment the Scots Greys. During the retreat from Mons, Maze became separated from the Royal Scots and narrowly avoided being captured by the Germans but was taken prisoner by a British unit. Maze's position with the Royal Scots Greys was unofficial and his lack of documentation and his odd uniform led the British to think he was a spy. Maze was summarily sentenced to death. On his way to face the firing squad, Maze was recognised by an officer from the Royal Scots Greys who happened to be passing and who quickly secured his release. Maze then joined the staff of General Hubert Gough, initially as a liaison officer and interpreter but increasing as a military draughtsman undertaking reconnaissance work.
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