| Georgios Gizas | |
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| Birth: | 2 January 1916 Greece |
| Death: | 5 November 2022 Nafpaktos, Greece |
| Age: | 106 years, 307 days |
| Country: |  GRE
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| Centenarian | |
Georgios Gizas (2 January 1916 – 5 November 2022) was a Greek soldier renowned for his service during the Greco-Italian War of 1940-1941. He was the last surviving member of the heroic 2/39 Evzone Regiment, celebrated for his bravery and self-sacrifice.
Biography[]
Born 2 January 1916, Gizas completed his initial military service in 1939. However, with the onset of the Greco-Italian War in October 1940, he was recalled to duty. He reported to the village of Kefalovrysos, Aetoloakarnania, and served as a soldier in the 2/39 Evzone Regiment. Gizas was among the first to engage in combat during the conflict, earning a place in history for his heroism.
On 28 October 2019, the Greek Ministry of National Defense honored Gizas with the "1940-41 Campaign Medal" for his wartime contributions. In 2021, during the national "OXI Day" anniversary, he received an honorary plaque from the Municipality of Nafpaktia, further acknowledging his service.
Georgios Gizas passed away on 5 November 2022, in Nafpaktos, Greece, at the age of 106. His death marked the end of an era, as he was the last fighter of the heroic 2/39 Evzone Regiment that fought in 1940 for Greece's freedom. The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, expressed deep sorrow over his passing, highlighting his role in the nation's history.
Gizas's life and service remain emblematic of the courage and dedication exhibited by those who fought for Greece during World War II.