The President of the United States,
in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting
the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to:
STAFF SERGEANT AMBROSIO GUILLEN
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following
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
/S/DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER