British POW and appointed escape officer for the British contingent. He participates in multiple escape attempts, including a failed manhole operation and a tunnel collapse. After a solitary confinement period, he initially refuses to join a major revue-based escape but is persuaded by Richmond. He ultimately succeeds in escaping to neutral Switzerland with Winslow.
Richmond holds command authority over Reid, directing escape operations and making strategic personnel decisions.
Both officers collaborate on escape strategy and intend to attempt the breakout as a pair.
They operate as direct partners during the successful breakout operation.
Both are selected as part of the same escape team during the theatre distraction.
Priem acts as the primary security threat to Reid and the prisoner population.
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