1st Lieut. George W. Puryear The first American officer to escape from a German prison. While making his escape he was shot at six times, but by running directly at the guard who was shooting at him, and thus confusing his aim, he avoided being hit. He was captured July 26, 1918, and reached Switzerland, after swimming the Rhine. from the book ' Deeds of heroism and bravery : the book of heroes and personal daring ' by Elwyn Alfred Barron and Rupert Hughes, Publication Date 1920 Publisher New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers

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