(1926-03-22)March 22, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died
August 31, 2006(2006-08-31) (aged 80) Old Town, Florida, U.S.
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1943–1945
Rank
Corporal
Unit
2nd Marine Regiment
Battles/wars
World War II
Battle of Saipan
Battle of Tinian
Awards
Navy Cross Purple Heart
Guy Louis Gabaldon (March 22, 1926 – August 31, 2006) was a United States Marine who, at age 18, captured or persuaded to surrender over 1,300 Japanese soldiers and civilians during the battles for Saipan and Tinian islands in 1944 during World War II. Though Gabaldon was recommended for the Medal of Honor, he received the Silver Star, which was upgraded by the Marine Corps to the Navy Cross in 1960.
In 1960, a friend of Gabaldon's with Hollywood connections influenced the industry to make a movie about Gabaldon's version of events on Saipan called Hell to Eternity. He was called 'Gabby' by his friends, but he became known as "The Pied Piper of Saipan" for his heroism on that island. In 1964, he unsuccessfully ran for US Congressman in his Southern California district. In 1990, he authored a book entitled, Saipan: Suicide Island.
Guy Louis Gabaldon (March 22, 1926 – August 31, 2006) was a United States Marine who, at age 18, captured or persuaded to surrender over 1,300 Japanese...
This film biopic is about the true experiences of Marine hero Pfc. GuyGabaldon (played by Hunter), a Los Angeles Hispanic boy raised in the 1930s by...
Class GuyGabaldon was a young Marine who single-handedly persuaded more than 1,000 enemy civilians and troops to surrender. PFC GuyGabaldon (1926–2006)...
Martin H. Foery Ronald Fogleman John W. Foss (two awards) Mayhew Foster GuyGabaldon (upgraded to the Navy Cross, 1960) Francis Gambacorta James M. Gavin...
with Karlson; he played GuyGabaldon in the Allied Artists film Hell to Eternity (1960), which was a hit at the box office. Gabaldon later named one of his...
(Vietnam War POW) Raymond Frybarger Jr., namesake of USS Frybarger GuyGabaldon Patrick “Bob” Gallagher Roy Geiger (two awards) Herman H. Hanneken (two...
unofficially adopted legendary Marine Corps combat interpreter GuyGabaldon at age 12. Gabaldon was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions on Saipan...
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American descent to be awarded the Medal of Honor, and Private First Class GuyGabaldon who is credited with capturing over 1,000 enemy soldiers and civilians...
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influenced the planning of the island-hopping campaigns of World War II GuyGabaldon – captured (or persuaded to surrender) about 1,000 Japanese soldiers...
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the comic book by Stacey Hayashi Hell to Eternity (1960) Biopic about GuyGabaldon, a Mexican American Marine who was adopted by a Japanese American family...
refer to: Gabby Chaves (born 1993), Colombian-American racing driver GuyGabaldon (also "Gabby"; 1926–2006), United States Marine Gabby Gabreski (1919–2002)...
black actors, the practice of whitewashing applied to other minorities. Guy Aoki said African Americans "have long felt the full brunt of the 'whitewashing'...
biographical war drama film about the true experiences of Marine hero Pfc. GuyGabaldon, a Los Angeles Hispanic boy raised in the 1930s by a Japanese American...
decorated Hispanic soldier in the European Theatre of World War II. PFC GuyGabaldon, United States Marine Corps – captured over a thousand prisoners during...
Collins The Gallant Hours William Halsey Jr. James Cagney Hell to Eternity GuyGabaldon Jeffrey Hunter I Aim at the Stars Wernher von Braun Curd Jürgens Oscar...
member) William A. Fraker (cinematographer, six-time Oscar nominee) GuyGabaldon (U.S. Marine, WWII hero) Eric Garcetti (politician, Mayor of Los Angeles)...
Dean wrote in his 1990 book Crosstrails that he and the group's leader GuyGabaldon would solicit cash, medical supplies and paramilitary donations from...
Littleton Waller, Philippine–American War Elton Mackin, World War I GuyGabaldon, World War II Chester "Pete" Salter, Korean War Leo K. Thorsness, Vietnam...
true-life story of GI GuyGabaldon's role in convincing 800 Japanese soldiers to surrender during the WWII Battle of Saipan. Key to Gabaldon's success was his...
Who Conquered the Arctic Wilderness Beulah Louise Henry: “Lady Edison” GuyGabaldon: “The Pied Piper of Saipan” Elizabeth Bentley: “Red Spy Queen” Dick Fosbury:...
Simon Fraser's command. The book diverts from the historical events when Gabaldon uses a request by Horatio Gates as an excuse for three main characters...
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