Nicky Daniel Bacon | |
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 Nick Bacon just after receiving the Medal of Honor from President Richard Nixon in 1969. | |
| Born | November 25, 1945 Caraway, Arkansas |
| Died | July 17, 2010 (aged 64) Rose Bud, Arkansas |
| Place of burial | Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | Arizona National Guard United States Army |
| Years of service | 1963 – 1964 (National Guard) 1964 – 1984 (Army) |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st and 3rd Platoon, Company B, 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (2) Army Commendation Medal (4) |
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.