George Vujnovich
| George Vujnovich | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service |
United States Army Office of Strategic Services |
| Rank | Major |
| Operation(s) | Operation Halyard |
| Award(s) | Bronze Star Medal (2010) |
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| Birth name | George Mane Vujnovich |
| Born |
May 31, 1915 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died |
April 24, 2012 (aged 96) Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Mirjana Lazich |
| Alma mater | University of Belgrade |
George Mane Vujnovich (May 31, 1915 – April 24, 2012) was an American intelligence officer for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. He is known for his role in the organization of Operation Halyard, a successful operation that evacuated over 500 downed Allied airmen from Serbia.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Goldstein, Richard (April 29, 2012). "George Vujnovich is Dead at 96; Led War Rescue". The New York Times. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ↑ "George Vujnovich". The Daily Telegraph. London. May 27, 2012.
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