Guy Gabaldon
Military Person
1926 – 2006
Who was Guy Gabaldon?
Guy Louis Gabaldon was a former decorated American combat Marine who, at age 18, captured roughly 1,500 Japanese soldiers and civilians during the battles for Saipan and Tinian islands in World War II. Though Gabaldon was recommended for the Medal of Honor, he received the Silver Star Medal, which was upgraded by the Marine Corps to the Navy Cross in 1960.
That same year, his heroic exploits on Saipan were the basis for a Hollywood film Hell to Eternity. He was called 'Gabby' by his friends, and was an outspoken member of right-wing political organizations. In 1964, he unsuccessfully ran for US Congressman in his Southern California district. In 1990, he authored a book entitled, Saipan: Suicide Island.
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- Born
- Mar 22, 1926
Los Angeles - Also known as
- Guy Louis Gabaldon
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Aug 31, 2006
Old Town - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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