George Washington Bacon (Part 1)

MACV-SOG Operator, CIA Para-Military Officer, Mercenary, and Genius (Part 1)

by Jack Murphy · May 24, 2012

When I first heard the name George Washington Bacon mentioned there was very little information about him available until I started to make some inquiries. Eventually, some interesting people began to get in touch with me. George Washington Bacon was the real deal and it’s high time that people learn about who he really was. Spending most of his life in the shadows, I found references to George by name or by his callsign in over a half dozen books but without the help of several sources who wish to remain anonymous this background about George and his life would not have been possible. Presented in four parts, I hope that this article does justice to George, both the man and the Soldier. -Jack

George Washington Bacon III: MACV-SOG Operator, CIA Para-Military Officer, Mercenary, and Eccentric Genius

George Washington Bacon shook his head.

About Jack Murphy

Jack served as a Sniper and Team Leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a Senior Weapons Sergeant on a Military Free Fall team in 5th Special Forces Group. Having left the military in 2010, he graduated from Columbia with a BA in political science. Murphy is the author of Reflexive Fire, Target Deck, Direct Action, and Gray Matter Splatter. His memoir, "Murphy's Law" is due for a 2019 release and can be pre-ordered now.

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I'm hooked, great read and thanks for sharing!
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caseymac1944 Recon6 JackMurphyRGR Copy that, ever since you mentioned you had some good stuff I have been Hoping... Jack sometimes takes a bit to get this to us, no worries, he's a busy young man with a plate full of great Intell.... I have become patient in old age, ha! Still looking forward to reading what you have brought to us....6
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Recon6 caseymac1944 JackMurphyRGR Recon, I gave them to Jack. Keep your fingers crossed.
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caseymac1944 JackMurphyRGR Yessir, these tales need to be told or they perish. So many untold versions of Heroes that leave one marveling at the deeds of America's troops. We keep encouraging those who have these stories to Please come forth, America Needs to be reminded of how we came to be....6
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Excellent article. We need to know and remember our Heroes! Thanks JackMurphyRGR