First name

John

Surname

O'Brien

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I had the privilege to care for Col Herbert O Wangeman , until his passing . Herb's group was the 8 th Army 452nd Heavy Bomber group out of Norfolk England ( Deopham Green ). Herb (Weasel) , was part of the " The Great escape -almost " from Stalag Luft 1 West compound -barrack 6. Along with -Major General Luther Richmond (Ratsy) , Lt Wilford McKenzie (Mole) and 24 brave service men . The B-17 "WORRY BIRD" #42-37946 ,is the ship Herb was Co - Piloting when the plane was shot down .

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