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During the bloody struggle for Saipan in July 1944, U.S. Marine PFC Guy Gabaldon is indeed officially credited with capturing over 1500 Japanese soldiers and civilians - singlehandedly, a record that is untouchable in the annals of American military history.
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- Steven Jay Rubin
- 2008-05-06
May 6, 2008 · East LA Marine is the true story of WWII Marine Vuy Gabaldon who singlehandedly captured over 1500 Japanese during the bloody battle of Saipan in the summer of 1944. This all but forgotten American hero was Hispanic and raised by a family of Asian-Americans before enlisting in the service when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
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This is the story of an extraordinary man - Guy Gabaldon - a U.S. Marine of Hispanic descent who single-handedly captured over 1100 Japanese during the bloody fighting on Saipan in the summer of 1944.
Mar 2, 2024 · Saipan fit that bill. Guy Gabaldon didn't set out to be a hero. In the first few days of heavy fighting, he simply tried to survive murderous mortar, artillery and machine gun fire. But in succeeding days, he began to go on lone-wolf excursions into the countryside and he brought prisoners back.
Movie Info. The life and accomplishments of the soldier who single handedly captured over 1500 Japanese soldiers and civilians. Genre: Documentary. Original Language: English. Director: Steven...
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Find trailers, reviews, synopsis, awards and cast information for East L.A. Marine: The Untold True Story of Guy Gabaldon (2006) - Steven Jay Rubin on AllMovie - Prior to his death at age 80 on August 31, 2006,…
Synopsis. During World War II, U.S. Marine Guy Gabaldon achieved the impossible by single-handedly capturing over 1,500 Japanese soldiers and civilians. This documentary explores Gabaldon's life both as a war hero and as a dedicated contributor to society.
