"He was one of the most extraordinary spies of World War II, " O'Donnell said.

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"I've never seen a veteran more qualified to be buried at Arlington, " said O'Donnell, author of several books on World War II.

WSJ: Arlington burial set for Swiss-born NY WWII hero

They contacted Patrick K. O'Donnell, a military historian who had interviewed Joyeuse a decade earlier for a book on World War II espionage.

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Singer and World War II forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, actor Richard E Grant, yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur, comedian Paul O'Grady, and actress Dame Judi Dench are among well-known figures who have given their support to the campaign.

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