Arthur Jibilian
Arthur Jibilian | |
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| Nickname | Jibby |
| Born | 30 April 1923 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | 21 March 2010 (aged 86) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Service years | 1943–1945(?) |
| Rank | 1st Class Petty Officer (Specialist radio operator) |
| Unit | Office of Strategic Services |
| Known for | Operation Halyard |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards |
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| Other work | Safety director |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | University of Toledo |
| Spouse |
Beverly-Jo Williams (m. 1951) |
Arthur Jibilian (30 April 1923 – 21 March 2010) was a U.S. Navy radio officer, who volunteered for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), and was parachuted behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Serbia. He was awarded the Silver Star, received the Silver Star Citation, and was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was part of the OSS secret Operation Halyard.