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PFC Guy Louis Gabaldon (March 22, 1926–August 31, 2006) was a United States Marine who, at age 18, captured (or persuaded to surrender) roughly 1,500 Japanese soldiers and civilians during the Battle of Saipan (1944) in World War II. For these actions, Gabaldon was nominated for the Medal of Honor but was instead awarded the Silver Star, which was later upgraded to the Navy Cross Medal. His exploits were the basis for the 1960 Hollywood film Hell to Eternity. His friends called him, 'Gabby.' He was an outspoken member of right-wing political organizations, and wrote a book entitled, America Betrayed, which sharply criticizes the Kennedy family. He unsuccessfully ran for Congressman in his Southern California district.

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  • PFC Guy Louis Gabaldon (March 22, 1926–August 31, 2006) was a United States Marine who, at age 18, captured (or persuaded to surrender) roughly 1,500 Japanese soldiers and civilians during the Battle of Saipan (1944) in World War II. For these actions, Gabaldon was nominated for the Medal of Honor but was instead awarded the Silver Star, which was later upgraded to the Navy Cross Medal. His exploits were the basis for the 1960 Hollywood film Hell to Eternity. His friends called him, 'Gabby.' He was an outspoken member of right-wing political organizations, and wrote a book entitled, America Betrayed, which sharply criticizes the Kennedy family. He unsuccessfully ran for Congressman in his Southern California district.
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  • You can view a film clip from Guy Gabaldon's life story "Hell To Eternity" here.
  • You can view a newsreel of Guy Gabaldon receiving the Navy Cross Medal here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVKEdyt_mvo+feature=
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  • PFC Guy Louis Gabaldon (March 22, 1926–August 31, 2006) was a United States Marine who, at age 18, captured (or persuaded to surrender) roughly 1,500 Japanese soldiers and civilians during the Battle of Saipan (1944) in World War II. For these actions, Gabaldon was nominated for the Medal of Honor but was instead awarded the Silver Star, which was later upgraded to the Navy Cross Medal. His exploits were the basis for the 1960 Hollywood film Hell to Eternity. His friends called him, 'Gabby.' He was an outspoken member of right-wing political organizations, and wrote a book entitled, America Betrayed, which sharply criticizes the Kennedy family. He unsuccessfully ran for Congressman in his Southern California district.
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