After the incorporation of the Kingdom of Holland in the French Empire, on 4 August 1810 Anthing was replaced by Rouget. That same month, he was appointed commander of a brigade former Dutch troops, billeted in the city Haarlem. On 11 November 1810 he entered French service, receiving the rank of general de brigade. On 22 December 1810 appointed commander of the departement Jura of the 6th military division. On 19 February 1812 appointed commander of the 2nd brigade of Carra Saint-Cyr’s reserve Division, formed of units of several smaller German states. Became a knight in the Order of the Reunion of France on 7 March 1812. On 23 July 1812 appointed commander of the 3rd brigade of the 34th Division (J. Morand), part of XI Corps of the Grande Armée. At the same moment, appointed commander of the island Rugen.
1813-1814 campaign: On 26 April 1813 appointed commander of the 1st Brigade of the 9th Division (Brenier, 4 May Delmas), part of III Corps (Ney) in Saxony. On 2 May 1813, during the battle of Lützen, wounded by a bullet in his right leg. On 20 May 1813, during the battle of Bautzen, wounded by three bullets in his left leg and right arm. On 19 July 1813 promoted baron of the Empire, with a dotation of 2,000 francs annually, drawn from the departement of the Scheldt. On 10 August 1813 commander in the Legion d’Honneur. On 20 August 1813 allowed to return to France, in order to recover from his wounds.
On 28 October 1813 appointed commander of the defence line between Schlettstadt to Wantzenau. Resigned from this post on 20 December 1813. Appointed commander of the 1st brigade of the forces defending Strasbourg (under Broussier), January 1814. On 19 June 1814 promoted Lieutenant-General. Received his dismissal from the French army on 5 August 1814.
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