Age, Biography and Wiki
George Vujnovich (George Mane Vujnovich) was born on 31 May, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is an American intelligence officer known for Operation Halyard. Discover George Vujnovich's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?
| Popular As |
George Mane Vujnovich |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
96 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May, 1915 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of death |
24 April, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 31 May.
He is a member of famous officer with the age 96 years old group.
George Vujnovich Height, Weight & Measurements
At 96 years old, George Vujnovich height not available right now. We will update George Vujnovich's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is George Vujnovich's Wife?
His wife is Mirjana Lazich
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Mirjana Lazich |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
George Vujnovich Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Vujnovich worth at the age of 96 years old? George Vujnovich’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from United States. We have estimated George Vujnovich's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
officer |
George Vujnovich Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
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.
Vujnovich was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to two Serbian immigrants.
After completing high school he attended the University of Belgrade in Yugoslavia.
While there he met his wife Mirjana Lazich.
In 1941 he witnessed the bombing of Belgrade by Nazi Germany prompting him and Mirjana to flee to Budapest, Hungary.
From there they continued fleeing to Turkey then to Jerusalem then finally to Cairo.
When they arrived there it was not long before the Nazi Afrika Korps led by Erwin Rommel began to push into Egypt.
While in Cairo, he landed a job with Pan American Airways who then relocated him and his wife to Ghana to a United States controlled air base there.
While in Ghana, the US entered the war and militarized the commercial airline company.
At that point he was commissioned into the US Army and subsequently transferred to another US controlled air base in Nigeria where he was made base commander.
The Army recognized his Serbian background and experience in Yugoslavia and recruited him to help the US assist resistance efforts in the Balkans.
They sent him to training in Virginia and then he was stationed in Bari, Italy.
In the summer of 1944, US bombers went on a bombing run to take out Nazi oil fields in Romania but many were shot down over Yugoslavia.
Vujnovich then came up with Operation Halyard, a plan to get them out by building a secret airfield.
He trained Serbian speaking agents to conduct this operation.
He taught them how to blend in by showing them small things such as tying their shoes the Serbian way among other things.
The agents parachuted in and led the operation to a success.
Over 500 airmen were rescued with huge help of Gen. Draža Mihailović and his chetniks forces from Yugoslavian Royal Forces.
After the war was over he and Mirjana settled in New York City where they had a daughter together.
Shortly after moving there he began a new career selling aircraft parts.
He did this until he retired in the 1980s but continued doing consulting work in the field well into his 90s.
In 2003 his wife, Mirjana Lazich, died.
In 2010, Vujnovich received the Bronze Star for his role in the operation.
In 2012 he himself died at the age of 96.
