George Vujnovich

George Vujnovich
Born
George Mane Vujnovich

(1915-05-31)May 31, 1915
DiedApril 24, 2012(2012-04-24) (aged 96)
Alma materUniversity of Belgrade
SpouseMirjana Lazich
AwardsBronze Star Medal (2010)
Espionage activity
AllegianceUnited States
Service branchUnited States Army
Office of Strategic Services
RankMajor
OperationsOperation Halyard

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]

  1. ^ Goldstein, Richard (April 29, 2012). "George Vujnovich is Dead at 96; Led War Rescue". The New York Times. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
  2. ^ "George Vujnovich". The Daily Telegraph. London. May 27, 2012.