Marine Corps
Guerin enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and served from 1947 to 1954. While a reservist Guerin attended Iona University from 1950 to 1954, and upon graduation was commissioned a second lieutenant. He served on active duty with the T&T Regt, MCS, Quantico, VA until his discharge as a first lieutenant in June 1956. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Organized MCR Medal.
Guerin was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
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