George Vujnovich

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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)

Birth name George Mane Vujnovich
Born (1915-05-31)May 31, 1915
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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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 plan to evacuate over 500 airmen from Serbia.[1][2]

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