Nick Popaditch | |
|---|---|
 Popaditch in 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1967 Hammond, Indiana, U.S.[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University |
| Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart |
| Nickname | Gunny Pop[2] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1986–1992, 1995–2005 |
| Rank | 
Gunnery Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Tank Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War Iraq War |
Nicholas Allen Popaditch[1] (born July 2, 1967) is a medically retired United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who gained fame as the "Cigar Marine", recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He ran unsuccessfully as the 2010 Republican candidate for California's 51st congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Bob Filner. He ran again in 2012 in the 53rd congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Susan Davis.[3]
- ^ a b "Nicholas A. Popaditch". Military Times Hall of Valor. Gannett Government Media. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ "Introduction to the Book Once a Marine by Nick "Gunny Pop" Popaditch". Weider History Network. 27 May 2008. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ "U.S. House of Representatives District 53 - Districtwide Results". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.