This story is part of a series called Georgia Groundbreakers that celebrates innovative and visionary faculty, students, alumni and leaders throughout the history of the University of Georgia — and their profound, enduring impact on our state, our nation and the world.

ATHENS — Daniel Warnell Lee didn’t complain about the severe wounds he suffered in battle during World War II.

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