WASHINGTON –
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Lester H. Libolt, 21, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 11, 2025.
During World War II, Libolt was assigned to 431st Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group at Hickam Airfield on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. On. Dec. 7th, 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese aircraft expanded to Hickam Field, targeting U.S. aircrafts and ships, barracks, supply buildings and the base chapel. The attack lasted four hours. Libolt was reportedly killed during this time.
This is an initial release. The complete accounting of Libolt's case will be published once the family receives their full briefing.
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