Korean War
| Service # | 37892288 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 16 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Bacon was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Bacon was a member of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 15, 1950 and died of those wounds the following day.