Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
There are currently 12 pupils in Hopper's who are only here thanks to the generosity of those who came before them. For centuries, philanthropy has ensured that talented pupils, regardless of their financial background, can benefit from a Winchester education. This year alone, the school is providing over £450,000 in bursary support for these Hopperites. With your help, we can ensure that future Hopperites have the same opportunities that you once did.
Michael Sinclair 1931-36
Lieutenant Albert Michael Sinclair, DSO, was a British Army officer famed for repeated WWII escape attempts. Captured in France, he escaped through Eastern Europe but was recaptured in Bulgaria. Transferred to Colditz Castle in 1942, he made multiple daring escape attempts, earning the nickname "Red Fox." He was shot and killed during his final attempt on 25 September 1944, becoming the only prisoner killed escaping Colditz. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
Michael Sinclair 1931-36
Lieutenant Albert Michael Sinclair, DSO, was a British Army officer famed for repeated WWII escape attempts. Captured in France, he escaped through Eastern Europe but was recaptured in Bulgaria. Transferred to Colditz Castle in 1942, he made multiple daring escape attempts, earning the nickname "Red Fox." He was shot and killed during his final attempt on 25 September 1944, becoming the only prisoner killed escaping Colditz. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
Log-in to view this media gallery
