Born into a life of poverty in Brighton Javert grew up believing that discipline, order and obedience were the foundations of a society. Javerts difficult upbringing instilled in Javert a moral code leaving Javert with little patience for dishonesty, irresponsibility or those who disregarded the law. Javert pursued a career in law enforcement and he quickly earned a reputation as a formidable inspector whose determination and uncompromising principles made him respected. However years of law enforcement was starting to take a toll on Javert. With the outbreak of the Great War Javert was drawn towards a different service. Leaving behind his duties, Javert entered medical service and eventually be assigned to His Majesty’s Hospital Ship Britannic in 1916.