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Escape From Belgium Amid War's Harsh Winter
A POW recounts hunger and exposure as he evades capture in Belgium. He describes hiding in shrubbery, scavenging for food from a wary Belgian family, discarding gear to ease the trek, and adopting civilian clothing found in barns and houses. He recalls mental strain, fever, and cautious progress toward Holland while avoiding German patrols.
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Pat O'’Brien
The
North Star
Holland
Pat O'Brien
Pat O’brein
Huns
Courtrai
Pat O'Brein
Belgium
Santa Claus
Camp Borden
Canada
England
France
Royal Flying Corps