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The story did not only shake the netizens but journalists also. Not just any ordinary news channels but big ones like BBC and CNN. People suddenly were taking a keen interest in the story of Vincent and Optimus, his great-grandfather. However, Vincent himself did not know much about the life story of his great-grandfather. 

Optatius Buyssens

Now, let us find out what was so amazing about his story. Men at the beginning of the 20th century did not have many options to explore. And due to the recurrence of wars at the beginning of the 20th century, men had to serve in army regardless of their will. Optatius joined the military in those times.     

Failed

The path was not easy at all for Optatius. In order to admit to the military, one has to pass many medical as well as psychological exams. Optatius attempted once but could not get through due to his injured hip. He failed in his first attempt, but that was not his last try.    

A True Patriot

He was following his dream and nothing was going to stop him from achieving that. Even though he failed in his first attempt, he refused to give up and continued trying until he got through. It took him two years to get inside the Belgian army. His story had just begun. 

The Day Of Duty

The day of his duty came at last. It happened on September 26 of 1914. He was deployed near Lebbeke. It was one of those places where the Battle of Buggenhout occurred. Not long before he admitted himself into the army, he found himself fighting in the first battle of Belgium after Germans invaded the country. 

Escaping From The Germans

The Battle of Buggenhout started in Limburg. However, things changed drastically. And it is because of that, a couple of battalions of Belgian troops were relocated to the city of Lebbeke, the place. Buyssens were carrying on their scouting mission over the place. The army hardly took a day to conquer the city.