The East L.A. Chicano Who Captured 1,500 Soldiers

The Battle of Saipan, in which Guy Gabaldon fought, has been called the D-Day of the Eastern Front for its strategic importance.

One of the great pending tasks in writing the history of World War II is the recognition of Chicanos and Latinos in general. Many Mexican Americans who were on the north side of the border in the 1940s fought bravely and stood out for their heroism.

But possibly none have risen to the greatness of Guy Gabaldon, the Chicano who singlehandedly captured 1,5…