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Guy Gabaldon USMC


Photo From: MikeDavies - Album: Military Photos--People/Scenes

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Taken on the set of the film "Hell To Eternity", starring Jeffrey Hunter (left side of photo with pistol in chest holster) as Guy Gabaldon, USMC, the "Pied Piper of Saipan" who single-handedly captured over 1000 Japanese soldiers and marines by persuading them to surrender.  He spoke fluent Japanese as a result of being raised by a Japanese family in Los Angeles before WW2.  He was initially recommended for the MoH, but received the Navy Cross instead. 

Guy Gabaldon advised on the film and is seated in front of Hunter, David Janssen and Vic Damone, who star in the film.



Uploaded: 6/10/2011 by MikeDavies
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