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Jibilian Arthur “Jibby”

Name:
Arthur “Jibby”  Jibilian
Rank:
Radio Technician 1st Class Petty Officer
Serial Number:
Unit:
United States Navy
Date of Death:
2010-03-21
State:
Ohio
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
Plot:
Section 7-TT, Row 24, Site 3
Row:
Grave:
Decoration:
Silver Star
Comments:

The Radio Operation on the OSS Team deployed in Serbia for Operation Halyard. His Obituary tells his story:JIBILIAN Arthur "Jibby" 4/30/1923 - 3/21/2010 Arthur "Jibby" Jibilian, 86, of Roselawn Dr., passed away on March 21, 2010, at his home. He was born on April 30, 1923, in Cleveland, OH and then moved to Toledo, OH as an infant. He was educated in the Toledo Public School District and graduated from DeVilbiss High School. Arthur was then drafted into the US Navy in 1943. He was trained as a radio operator and then volunteered for the Office of Strategic Services which was the predecessor of the CIA. He was awarded the Silver Star and was recently nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor for his services behind the lines in Serbia. He returned to the University of Toledo where he met his future wife, Beverly-Jo Williams. They were married on October 27, 1951. Arthur was employed by Basic Refractories Inc. as safety director from 1955 to 1983. He was a Little League coach and a Boy Scout leader. He was a former member of the Lions Club and was the president of several other professional organizations. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and the Brainard Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed jogging and running in several 5 and 10 K races and networking with his friends on his computer. SILVER STAR CITATION:Radioman First Class Arthur Jibilian, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the Office of Strategic Services during Operation COLUMBIA in the Balkans from 16 April to 16 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.