Casimir Lai

Casimir Lai was an Italian who served in the French Foreign Legion, serving as a military musician.

On 30 April 1863, Lai's unit, which had been participating in the Second French intervention in Mexico, was ambushed by the Mexican army. The 65 legionnaries took up positions in a nearby hacienda to defend themselves, though they suffered great losses. Lai, who had been gravely wounded and left for dead, escaped becoming a prisoner of war and was later rescued by reinforcements from the Foreign Legion. Lai had been tasked with protecting a Crystal Skull, no matter the cost, and they managed to smuggle it out of Mexico inside his drum.

Appearances

• Le Secret de Camerone