Tunisians allowed to service in French navy according to the magazine Mitteilungen aus dem Gebiete des Seewesens dated 1914 nos. 1-2

An item reported that the French minister of navy decided that Tunisians were allowed to serve within the French marine although under some conditions. Their age was to be between 18-30 year, of good physical condition, able to speak and write French and never be condemned for seriously prison sentences. Engagement was obliged for 3-5 years. During the first 3 years of their service were the Tunisians native wages paid and then treated just like French born personnel while they became French citizens.