George Vujnovich
George Vujnovich | |
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Vujnovich in uniform | |
| Birth name | George Mane Vujnovich |
| Born | May 31, 1915 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 2012 (aged 96) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Office of Strategic Services |
| Known for | Operation Halyard |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal (2010) |
| Alma mater | University of Belgrade |
| Spouse |
Mirjana Lazich (m. 1939–2003) |
| Children | 1 |
| Other work | Aircraft parts sales |
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.