Korean War
| Service # | 661099 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | July 25 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
Medal of Honor (Navy)
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and great valor, Staff Sergeant Guillen was awarded the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Staff Sergeant Guillen was a platoon sergeant, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On July 25, 1953, when his outpost was under attack from two enemy battalions near Songuch-on, Korea, he exposed himself to enemy fire to organize the defense and to treat and evacuate the wounded. Although severely wounded he would not leave his position until the enemy was in full retreat.