Fred LeFebvre and Art Jibilian

On July 31, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced H.R. 3496, a bill that would authorize and request the President of the United States to award the Medal of Honor for actions behind enemy lines during the 1944 successful mission, code named Operation Halyard to Fremont resident Arthur Jibilian. In addition, this legislation will waive the time limitations specified in sections 6248 and 6250 of Title 10, U.S. Code for Mr. Jibilian and his actions during Operation Halyard so the Department of Defense can begin a full investigation for the Medal of Honor.




Mr. Jibilian was a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA. Operation Halyard, the largest allied airlift operation behind enemy lines during World War II, started in August of 1944 and ended in December 1944. More than 500 allied airmen were rescued from Nazi controlled territory in the hills of Yugoslavia. Mr. Jibilian also received a Silver Star with the OSS in Operation Columbia in 1944.

H.R. 3496 has been referred to the House Armed Services Committee.

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