Guy Gabaldon
Guy Louis Gabaldon was a United States Marine who, at age 18, captured or persuaded to surrender 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.
Gabaldon was born in Los Angeles, California. His family was MexicanAmerican, and he was one of seven children. He was raised in East Los Angeles and, as a tenyearold, he helped his family by shining shoes on Skid Row. Gabaldon became a member of a multiethnic gang known as the Moe Gang. At age 12, he moved out of his home to live with the Nakano family, which was of JapaneseAmerican heritage and whom he considered his extended family. He attended language school every day with their children and learned to speak Japanese. He also learned about their customs and culture.
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