Aloysius Rothfeld joins the Austrian army

Life, Career

May 14, 1855

Aloysius' father Georgius was a major general in the Austrian army, while his mother worked as a nurse in the field hospitals and for various charities. Georgius insisted that his son follow in his footsteps and join the army, but Aloysius had a strong interest in medicine and wanted to become a doctor. His mother supported his dreams, but Georgius became increasingly hostile and abusive towards his son. Eventually, Aloysius gave in to his father's demands and joined the army. However, he found it difficult to adapt to the army life and never felt like he fit in.