Pierre Marie Jean-Baptiste Mairesse-Lebrun (born March 16, 1912) was a French Army cavalry officer who became famous for his daring escape from Colditz castle, Oflag IV-C. He was born in Bauzy, Loir-et-Cher. Lebrun served as a captain in the 4th regiment Chasseurs de l'Afrique and was captured during the Fall of France. He was sent to Oflag IV-C also known as Colditz Castle from where he escaped successfully on July 2, 1941. On July 20, 1946, he married Christine Solvay de La Hulpe (b. 1922). Lebrun was created a Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur.