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The Beaver Herald in Beaver, Oklahoma

24 Oct 1918

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The Beaver Herald

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Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1918

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3

Outwitting the Huns Chapter of a Belgian Escape

The narrator details a perilous escape across the Belgium Holland frontier in November 1917. He builds and tests a rope ladder, then digs under an electric barrier to reach Dutch soil, enduring near capture, guard patrols, and starvation as he fights for freedom.

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Experiences In Helland A British refugee’s night march to Holland

The narrator recounts wandering into Dutch territory near a nine foot fence with live wires, narrowly avoiding guards, and seeking the British consul. He finds help from Dutch civilians, travels to Rotterdam by third class train with Dutch money, and reflects on gratitude toward the Dutch, contrasting with earlier confinement. He hopes to repay the kindness and reunite with Britain.

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Prisoner to Exchanged Recounts War Memory

Ivan Bossiter recalls enlistment in Canada, service in England, channel crossing, Ypres battle, injuries, capture, and harsh German treatment. He speaks of home memories, comrades fallen, and the hardship endured in prison camps as he recounts the exchange and return.

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