Notable PersonAmerican1956 – present
Wesley Autrey
Rescued man from NYC subway tracks, saving his life from oncoming train
Biography
American construction worker known for his heroic act in 2007 when he rescued a man who had fallen onto the New York City subway tracks. His brave action saved the man's life by shielding him from an oncoming train.
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Category
Notable Person
Nationality
American
Born
1956
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Autrey
English origin
“A modern surname-style name with the -ey ending, suggesting trends in using surnames as given names. It carries an understated, contemporary sophistication.”