Edward Lefebvre was born on July 13, 1913, in Maine. He was the son of Romeo LeFebvre and Victoria LeFebvre. He worked as a mechanic before enlisting in the service on October 3, 1940. He served in the 28th Material Squadron, 20th Air Base Group, as a Corporal during World War II.

After the fall of Bataan in the hands of the Japanese Army on April 9, 1942, Cpl Lefebvre was one of the 10,000 to 12,000 Americans who were forced to march over 60 miles under brutal conditions, resulting in 1,000 to 5,000 deaths due to starvation, dehydration, and abuse. Survivors were sent to Camp O'Donnell, where dire conditions, including overcrowding, malnutrition, and disease, caused an additional 1,500 to 2,300 American deaths within weeks. Those who survived faced ongoing hardships, including transfers to other camps and forced labor, where many continued to suffer or die.

Cpl Lefebvre was among the American soldiers who lost their lives in captivity on May 3, 1942. He is now buried in the Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, York County, Maine, USA.

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