ROSE BUD POST OFFICE DEDICATED, RENAMED TO HONOR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT NICKY "NICK" DANIEL BACON

Congressman Tim Griffin and Sr. MPOO Mike Hart unveiling the plaque

Congressman Tim Griffin and Sergeant First Class James Bacon, son of Nick Bacon

Officials gathered Tuesday, August 6th, to formally rename the Rose Bud Post Office after Nicky "Nick" Daniel Bacon, Medal of Honor recipient.

Congressman Tim Griffin sponsored Public Law 112-221, which was signed into law on December 28, 2012.

While serving in Vietnam, Squad Leader Bacon is personally credited with destroying an anti-tank weapon and moving platoons forward so they could eliminate enemy positions and rescue soldiers trapped at the front.  For his actions on that day, Bacon received the Medal of Honor.

Bacon also earned multiple awards for this accomplishments, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart.

After retiring from active duty, he continued his service to America. He served as the director of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs from 1993 until his retirement in 2005.

Congressman Tim Griffin and Sergeant First Class James Bacon, son of Nick Bacon 

Congressman Tim Griffin and Sr. MPOO Mike Hart unveiling the plaque