John Philip Baca
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Military Decorations | Bronze Star Medal of Honor Purple Heart Silver Star |
| Wall | F |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 36 |
Company D, 1/12th Cavalry
MEDALS: MEDAL OF HONOR, SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL, Good Conduct, National Defense, Vietnam Service w/2 Stars, Republic of Vietnam w/Date Bar, Army Valor Unit Award, Presidential Unit Citation.
On February 10, 1970 John saved the lives of eight fellow soldiers by leaping upon a live enemy grenade, covering it with his helmet and his body absorbing its full impact.
1st Cavalry Division
Plaque Wall Map
