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Michael Sinclair
1918–1944
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- military officer
Lieutenant Albert Michael Sinclair, DSO (26 February 1918 â 25 September 1944), known as the Red Fox, was a British prisoner at Colditz Castle (POW camp Oflag IV-C) during World War II.
Incarceration history
Facilities
- Oflag IV-CDates unknown
Biography
Lieutenant Albert Michael Sinclair, DSO (26 February 1918 â 25 September 1944), known as the Red Fox, was a British prisoner at Colditz Castle (POW camp Oflag IV-C) during World War II. He was involved in a number of escape attempts and was recognised within the camp for his determination to escape. Sinclair was the only person to be killed while attempting to escape Colditz.
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