Virginia Hall

Spy during World War II

Virginia Hall - Activists & Humanitarians born April 6th, 1906
Born
Died

1982
43 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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An American spy operated in France during World War II for both the United Kingdom and the United States. Hall joined the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and worked with the French Resistance, gathering intelligence and facilitating operations against the Nazis. She became one of the most effective spies of the war, despite having a wooden leg due to a hunting accident. Hall's skills in espionage and her ability to blend into local environments contributed to the Allied efforts in Europe.

Served as an operative for the OSS in France

Worked with French Resistance to undermine Nazi operations

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