Henri Bard, born in Lyon, started his career in Switzerland, when his parents lived there. His first club was Servette Geneve. From 1911 he played as forward for Racing Club de France. Two years later he became a member of the French National team. In 1918 he became a member of Paris club Cercle Athletique. With this team he won the French Cup in 1920, scoring both of his team's goals in the final against Le Havre AC. From 1922 to 1925 he played again for Racing Club. He won 18 caps for France (eight for while in Racing, ten while in Cercle Athletique) and scored 6 goals from February 1913 to October 1923. World War I interrupted his international career for five years. ( I'm not sure if this means he was fighting ! ) He also played for the French team during the Olympic Games of 1920
Found this ... I don't think he was fighting in WW1 ! Nicknamed "Baby Cadum" because of chubby face, Henri Bard was also an architect and was awarded at a World Fair. 18 selections in French football team between 1913 and 1923 for 6 goals. 5 times the master. At CA's victory against Paris Le Havre AC (2-1) in the Coupe de France in 1920, Henri Bard was captain of the CAP and scored two decisive goals.
