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Hispanic-American Medal of Honor Recipients GUILLEN, AMBROSIO Rank and organization: Staff
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Company F, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
(Rein.).
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Hispanic-American Medal of Honor Recipients GUILLEN, AMBROSIO Rank and organization: Staff
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Company F, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
(Rein.).
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Citation: For conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving
as a platoon sergeant of Company F in action against enemy aggressor forces. Participating
in the defense of an outpost forward of the main line of resistance, S/Sgt. Guillen
maneuvered his platoon over unfamiliar terrain in the face of hostile fire and placed
his men in fighting positions. With his unit pinned down when the outpost was attacked
under cover of darkness by an estimated force of 2 enemy battalions supported by mortar
and artillery fire, he deliberately exposed himself to the heavy barrage and attacks
to direct his men in defending their positions and personally supervise the treatment
and evacuation of the wounded. Inspired by his leadership, the platoon quickly rallied
and engaged the enemy in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Although critically wounded during
the course of the battle, S/Sgt. Guillen refused medical aid and continued to direct
his men throughout the remainder of the engagement until the enemy was defeated and
thrown into disorderly retreat. Succumbing to his wounds within a few hours, S/Sgt.
Guillen, by his outstanding courage and indomitable fighting spirit, was directly
responsible for the success of his platoon in repelling a numerically superior enemy
force. His personal valor reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the
finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.