First he was appointed to the Marengo , but then , in 1854 , he was sent to the Crimea .
At the age of 20 , on January 23 , 1853 , young Edouard joined the Imperial Navy as an auxiliary surgeon ( surgeon helper ) .
First Edouard was appointed to the Marengo , but then , in 1854 , Edouard was sent to the Crimea .
At the age of 20 , on January 23 , 1853 , young Edouard joined the Imperial Navy as an auxiliary surgeon ( surgeon helper ) .