The third escape from Fort Oglethorpe's War Prison Barracks undoubtedly scared a lot of Chattanoogans and surrounding farmers, for these three men were successful and were never seen again. Karl Hentschel was reported to be a lieutenant in the Germany navy. Gustav Hartwig, which the reader will remember was captured in Trenton during escape #1, was reported to be in the German merchant marine. The third escapee was a machinist and "dangerous alien enemy" named Paul F. Neibann. The three had been present at the Saturday evening roll call but were absent from the Sunday morning roll call. During the night a terrific electrical storm and torrential rain roared through the area. It is thought the escapees took advantage of the noise and reduced visibility to make good their escape. 

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Col. Andrus appointed a board of inquiry consisting of Maj. Newgarden, Capt. Royden, and Lt. Moran. They set about interviewing everyone who had a role in the prison camp that night. Federal and local authorities around the country were notified to be on the lookout. Col. Andrus remarked that they would be soon found unless they are receiving outside help. 

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A report in the September 27 Chattanooga News stated that the three prisoners remained at large. This author has never found any report of any of these three prisoners ever being captured. A $50 reward per head was announced (about $1,300 in today's value).