Remembering Them Forever (RTF)!

Military Information:

• US Marine Corps
• Medal of Honor
• Korea Veteran
• KIA
• TVHOF Class 2019
• QR Code
• TVHOF Valor Award
• TVHOF Patriot Award
• Combat Action/Infantry Badge (CIB)
• SSGT or SSG: Staff Sergeant
• National Cemetery - Fort Bliss
• Korean Service Medal

Bio:

Ambrosio Guillen

Staff Sergeant Ambrosio Guillen provided daring leadership that allowed his platoon to hold off the advance of approximately 500 Communist soldiers. Braving heavy artillery fire, Guillen directed his embattled troops and evacuated the wounded. Inspired by Guillen's leadership, the soldiers fought off the attackers in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Although critically wounded, Guillen refused to abandon his troops until they had successfully driven off the assault. Guillen died several hours after his leadership had helped to achieve an improbable victory.

Name:Guillen, Ambrosio
Medal:Medal of Honor - Navy (Awarded Posthumously)
Place of Birth:La Junta, Colorado
Entered Service at:El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
Rank:Staff Sergeant
Service:U.S. Marine Corps
Unit:Company F 2nd Battalion 7th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein)
Date of Action:25 July 1953
Location of Action:Songuch-on, Korea
Date of Presentation:18 August 1954
Place of Presentation:Office of the Secretary of the Navy, presented by Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas to his parents
Background Information
Date of Birth:7 December 1929
Family:
Father: Pedro Guillen
Mother: Guadalupe Guillen
Siblings: Antonio Guillen (brother)
Guadalupe Guillen (sister)
Jesus Guillen (brother; served in the Army during World War II)
Children: Robert Bruce Moore Guillen (son)
Other Family: Manuel Guillen (brother), Raul Guillen (brother), Pedro Guillen (brother; served in the Army during World War II), Leandro Guillen (brother) and Ramon Guillen (brother; served in the Army)

Place of Entry Overview:
El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County and situated along the Rio Grande River, the international border with Mexico
Strong military tradition due to Fort Bliss, an Army base that dates back to 1854
The population is 1930 was 102,421
Early Life:
Grew up in El Paso, Texas where he attended Bowie High School
Joined the Marine Corps in 1947
Recognitions:
Guillen Junior High in El Paso, Texas named in his honor
Memorial at the Otero Museum in La Junta, Colorado
Ambrosio Guillen State Veterans Nursing Home in El Paso, Texas named in his honor
Date of Death:25 July 1953
Place of Death:Songuch-on, Korea
Cemetery:Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Fort Bliss, Texas
Conflict Information
Conflict

Korean War (1950-1953)

The Korean War began when communist North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States led a United Nations coalition that defended South Korea. China later intervened on behalf of the North Korea war effort.

Battle/Campaign

Battle at Outpost Boulder City

United States vs. China

24-27 July 1953

Members of the 7th Marines repulsed a furious Chinese assault along the defensive position known as Outpost Boulder City. The three-day engagement ceased after the United Nations and communist countries signed a cease-fire, which concluded the Korean War.

Full 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 two 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.

Posted by: G. Steele
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