Thomas Polgar
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Thomas Polgar (Spook) | |
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Born | July 24, 1922 Budapest, Hungary |
Died | 22 March 1991 (Age 68) |
Children | • Thomas Polgar Jr • Patricia Polgar-Bailey • Catherine Jordan |
Spouse | Anna Fain |
Background
He was born in Budapest, Hungary.[1]
Career
Polgar became a spy during World War II and joined the CIA when it begin in 1947.[2] He was Frankfurt station chief in 1949, and Saigon station chief from 1972 to 1975. He officially retired in 1981.[1]
He appears in the Allan Francovich film Operation Gladio and testifies about Operation Gladio.
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