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Virginia Hall

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American spy with the British Special Operations Executive (1906-1982)

United StatesLived 1906 to 1982 · aged 76
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Virginia Hall Goillot DSC, Croix de Guerre,, code name Bookworm, was an American who worked with the United Kingdom's clandestine Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in France during World War II.

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French identification certificate for "Marcelle Montagne" forged by OSSFrench identification certificate for "Marcelle Montagne" forged by OSS

Awards 6

2019Maryland Women's Hall of Fame
1988Military Intelligence Hall of Fame
1945Distinguished Service Cross
1943Member of the Order of the British Empire
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1939-1945

Connected to Virginia 6

Clara BartonAlso won Maryland Women's Hall of FamePierre ClostermannAlso won Distinguished Service CrossFrances Ellen Watkins HarperAlso won Maryland Women's Hall of FameHenry GuntherAlso won Distinguished Service CrossKatie LedeckyAlso won Maryland Women's Hall of FameHarold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of TunisAlso won Distinguished Service Cross

About this person

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1982 · aged 76
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25 languages

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