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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

04 May 2008

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

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May 04, 2008

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4

East LA Marine Gabaldon sought Medal of Honor for Saipan deeds

The story recounts Pfc Guy Gabaldon's WWII Saipan actions persuading more than 1,000 Japanese to surrender using Japanese language skills learned growing up, earning a Silver Star later upgraded to a Navy Cross. A new documentary asks if his Hispanic heritage affected MOH consideration amid questions about his temperament.

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Miami Guy Gabaldon Saipan Gabaldon East L.A. Marine Steve Rubin Japan Pearl Harbor Ohana Gabaldon Old Town Florida Marines Mariana Islands Marine Corps Marianas
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U S troops stage Baghdad Kentucky Derby spoof

First Lt. Jessicah Garrett of the Kentucky National Guard organized a Derby themed event in Iraq with mock horse races and Derby pies while noting alcohol bans on base. Capt. Jake McKinney from Louisville expressed longing for home as soldiers tried Mint Juleps and Derby traditions despite war zone constraints.

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Baghdad Jessicah Garrett Kentucky National Guard 138Th Fires Brigade Iraq Garrett Kentucky Jake McKinney Louisville
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