Outwitting the Hun by Lieutenant Pat OBrien
The weekly Continues Lieutenant Pat OBrien's escape tale from Germany as space allows. Publication resumes to complete the wartime narrative, detailing perilous moments and daring maneuvers.
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
3
Adventures of a World War I Escape Artist
Pat O'Brien narrates his WWI experiences from enlistment in the Royal Flying Corps to his capture, escape, and perilous journey through Germany and Belgium. He recounts dogfights, wounds, prisoner camps, hunger, and aid from Belgian locals guiding him toward a passport and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat O’brien
Royal Flying Corps
Canada
France
Belgium
Belene
Huyliger
Courtrai
Hayliger
Slugliger
O’brien
The Forged Passport and a Desperate Escape Plan
In occupied territory the narrator is aided by Hayliger who helps craft a counterfeit passport and a daring disguise plan. The pair discuss payments, a safe concealed house, and the risk of exposure as the narrator confronts blackmail demands and potential surrender to German authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayliger
O'Brien
Holland
O’brien
Huyliger
Tians
France
Eng
Thorities
Kngliger
Huliger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pat O'Brien
Pat J
Vyvy, Iva Oo Brien
Germany
Lieut
Paul Rainey
Luxemburg
Rotterdam
Spain
Cox & Co
London
Weill
Lord Kitchener
Ituyliger
Cerity
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