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