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Patrick Robert "Pat" Reid, MBE, MC (13 November 1910 – 22 May 1990) was a British Army officer and historical author of non-fiction. As a British prisoner of war during the Second World War, he was held captive at Colditz Castle when it was designated Oflag IV-C. Reid was one of the few to escape from Colditz, crossing the border into neutral Switzerland in late 1942. After the war Reid was a diplomat and administrator before eventually returning to his pre-war career in civil engineering. He also wrote about his experiences in two best-selling books, which became the basis of a film, TV series and even a board game.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Reid Pat
Birth date	November 13, 1910
Birth place	Ranchi , British Raj
Date of death	May 22, 1990
Place of death	Frenchay

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