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)

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 plan to evacuate over 500 airmen from Serbia.[1][2]

References

  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.