Resolution
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
RECOMMENDATION FOR CORPORAL GUY LOUIS GABALDON
UNITED STATES MARINE
WHEREAS, Private First Class
Marine Guy L. Gabaldon was recognized and
awarded by the United States of America for his
extra heroism while serving with Headquarters
and Service Company, Second Marines, in action
against enemy Japanese forces and the capture of
1,500 of the enemy and Japanese civilians on
Saipan and Tinian, Marianas Islands, South
Pacific Area from 15 to June 1, August 1944; and
WHEREAS, In a letter of
endorsement dater 13 May 1960 on Commandant of
the Marine Corps letter DLA-gib of April 22,
from Colonel John L. Schwabe 08506 USMCR,
Retired via Brigadier General L. Gabaldon,
former Private Class 517054 USMC, information
concerning request for recommendation for the
Congressional Medal of Honor.
Colonel Schwabe testified to
Galbaldon’s extraordinary feats of heroism that
readily illustrates the logic and reason for
recommending him for the Congressional Medal of
Honor Award; and
WHEREAS, Col. Schwabe
testified that he recalled that he did discuss
Gabaldon’s performance and expressed his belief
that he deserved the Congressional Medal of
Honor with General Walter J. Stuart who was the
Regimental Commander at the time. He further
testified that he believed that his
recommendation was made orally during a general
discussion of candidates for awards in a
regimental staff meeting after the campaign had
terminated; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class
Guy Gabaldon was recognized for capturing both
civilian and military personnel throughout the
entire campaign, PFC Gabaldon entered enemy
positions in caves, pillboxes, buildings, jungle
brush, and in the face of direct fire, obtained
vital information and captured over on thousand
enemy civilians and militarty personnel. PFC
Gabaldon worked alone in the front lines
throughout the campaign; and
WHEREAS, PFC Guy Gabaldon was
awarded a Purple Heart in a letter from the U.S.
Naval Hospital Santa Margarita Ranch, Oceanside,
California in the name of the President of the
United States and by direction of the Secretary
of the Navy for wounds received as a result of
enemy action in the Asiatic-Pacific Area on 25
January 1945; and
WHEREAS, PFC Guy Gabaldon was
awarded the SILVER STAR MEDAL by the President
of the United States for conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity while serving as a Japanese
Interpreter with Headquarters and Service
Company during action against enemy Japanese
forces on Saipan and Tinian, Marianas Islands,
from 15 June to 1 August 1944. His courage and
devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon
Private First Class Gabaldon and the United
States Naval Service; and
WHEREAS, PFC Guy Louis
Gabaldon was awarded the NAVY CROSS by the
President of the United States for his valiant
and distinguished exploits, which was an
important contribution to the successful
prosecution of the campaign, and efforts, a
definite humane treatment of civilian prisoners
was assured. His continually inspiring devotion
to duty throughout reflects the highest credit
upon himself and the United States Naval
Service.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that LULAC joins in full endorsement and support
of Alfred Lugo’s resolution along with the New
Mexico League of United Latin American Citizens
in their campaign and efforts to support and
encourage the President of the United Stated of
America and the United States Congress to award
Marine Corporal Guy L. Gabaldon the
Congressional Medal of Honor.
By a majority of the members
present, urge the U.S. Defense Department,
Congressmen and Congresswomen via President
George W. Bush to award Marine Corporal Guy
Gabaldon the Congressional Medal of Honor. That
his name be added to the United States Post
Office for creation of a stap in his honor and
that we, also petition Hollywood to reproduce
the movie Hell to Eternity and have the role of
Guy Luis Gabaldon played correctly by a Latino
actor so our children can learn and se the
important roles our fathers, mothers,
grandmothers, and grandfather made in the War
efforts so they too have role models.
Approved this 14th day of July
2006
Rosa Rosales
LULAC National President |