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Nicky Daniel Bacon (November 25, 1945 – July 17, 2010) was a United States Army first sergeant from the Americal Division who served during the Vietnam War. For his actions in combat in Tam Ky, Vietnam, Bacon was awarded America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor . Early life.
Dec 11, 2017 · Arkansas Vietnam Veteran: Nick Bacon. Arkansas PBS. 35.1K subscribers. 17. 810 views 5 years ago. Nick Bacon talks about his time in the U.S. Army. Bacon's harrowing tale of his time in...
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Oct 6, 2011 · Staff Sergeant Nicky Bacon led assaults on numerous enemy bunkers to relieve a unit under fierce attack near Tam Ky, South Vietnam, on August 26, 1968. Bacon received the Medal of Honor from ...
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May 28, 2021 · In this Living History video, Medal of Honor Recipient Nicky Bacon shares his experiences during the Vietnam War as well as the Medal of Honor and the values it represents.
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Nicky Daniel "Nick" Bacon (25 November 1945 - 17 July 2010) was a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army from the Americal Division who served during the Vietnam War. For his actions in combat in Tam Ky, Vietnam, Bacon was awarded America's highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor.
Caraway native Nick Bacon was fascinated by his uncle’s tales from World War II. Those tales and his father contracting polio inspired Bacon to quit school after the ninth grade and forge his mother’s signature so he could join the Army at the tender age of 17.
Nicky Daniel Bacon. Details. Rank: Staff Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant) Conflict/Era: Vietnam War. Unit/Command: Company B, 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Military Service Branch: U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Action Date: August 26, 1968.
