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Michael Codner

British Army officer

PersonDied aged 31humanQ18109024

Also known as Richard Michael Clinton Codner

Born: September 29, 1920
, September 1920
Died: March 25, 1952
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Birthplace: Malaysia
Place of death: Tanjung Malim
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupation: military personnel
Education: Bedford School
Spouse: Florence Isobel Mosley Leigh

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Captain Richard Michael Clinton Codner was a British Second World War prisoner of war, best known for being one of the three men to escape successfully from Stalag Luft III in the escape known as The Wooden Horse.

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Sex or gender: male
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Given name: Michael
Richard
Participated in conflict: World War II
Military, police or special rank: sub-lieutenant
Military branch: British Army
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Awards: Military Cross

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