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Heroic Score289582nd out of 4480
Number of Medals24
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score329150 of 4480
U.S. Army#215of 2016
Infantry#199of 1502
Vietnam War#90of 217
Nick Bacon
First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Vietnam War
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star Medal"V" Device, 1 bronze oak leaf cluster
- Purple Heart1 bronze oak leaf cluster
- Air Medal
- Army Commendation Medal3 bronze oak leaf clusters
- Presidential Unit Citation (Army) — (United States)
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Army Good Conduct Medalsilver clasp with 2 loops
- National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal3 bronze service stars
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service RibbonNumeral 2
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit CitationPalm
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Nicky Daniel Bacon was a United States Army first sergeant who served with distinction during the Vietnam War as a member of the Americal (23rd Infantry) Division. He is best known for his extraordinary heroism during combat operations in Tam Kỳ, Vietnam, where his leadership and courage under fire earned him the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration.
During his service, Bacon demonstrated exceptional valor in multiple engagements, leading to a highly decorated career that included the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit, and multiple awards of the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He served as an infantryman and non-commissioned officer, embodying the highest standards of the U.S. Army leadership.
After his distinguished combat career, Bacon continued his dedication to his fellow veterans and the military community. His legacy remains an inspiration within the 23rd Infantry Division and the wider United States Army.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Distinguished Service Cross (United States)(base 45)
+45Bronze Star Medal ×2(base 30, 2 awards (rarity curve))
+69Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.35 (3 medal types))
+75Heroic Score289 pts