(1945-) Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. Awarded the MOH for his actions as part of the American Division, west of Tam Ky. While serving with the 1st Platoon of Company B during an operation, Bacon and his comrades came under heavy enemy fire. Organizing the men around him he led an assault on the enemy bunker that he destroyed. When his platoon leader was wounded Bacon assumed command and single-handedly assaulted an enemy gun position, killing the gun crew. During the course of the fighting he also assumed command of the 3rd platoon that had also lost it's leader. After killing four more soldiers and destroying an anti-tank position he jumped atop a tank, fully exposed to the enemy, and directed the tank's fire against the enemy SIGNED CARD

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