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Francis Steinmetz

Dutch naval officer and Colditz escaper

Died when: 91 years 104 days (1095 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Francis Steinmetz

Francis Steinmetz (20 September 1914 – 2 January 2006) was an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy who escaped from Oflag IV-C, Colditz Castle, a German POW camp, during World War II, making a "home run" to safety.


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