Nick Popaditch

Quick Facts

Full Name	Nick Popaditch
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Jul 2, 1967(1967-07-02)
Age	57
Birthplace	Hammond
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Cancer

Nick Popaditch Biography

Nick Popaditch is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on July 2, 1967 in Hammond, Indiana, United States.

Popaditch was born in East Chicago, Indiana and was raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. After choosing not to take up a college scholarship, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1986, served as a tank commander, and eventually rose to the rank of gunnery sergeant. He saw action in the first Gulf War in 1991 and was honorably discharged in 1992. In 1995, he rejoined the Corps and served with the 1st Tank Battalion at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms and later became a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

During the Iraq War, Staff Sergeant Popaditch was assigned as a tank commander and platoon sergeant. Participating in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, his unit gained fame when it helped topple the statue of Saddam Hussein in Firdos Square on April 9, 2003. Associated Press photographer Laurent Rebours photographed Popaditch in his tank’s cupola, smoking a cigar with the statue of Saddam looming in the background. The image, which earned him the nickname “The Cigar Marine,” appeared on the front pages of newspapers around the world to describe the Battle of Baghdad. He would later reveal that his smoking was a celebration of his and his wife’s twelfth wedding anniversary as well as victory. Following his return to the United States, he was promoted to gunnery sergeant and volunteered to return to Iraq in 2004.

Nick Popaditch Net Worth

Nick Popaditch is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nick Popaditch 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Nicholas Allen Popaditch (born July 2, 1967) is a medically retired United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who gained fame as the “Cigar Marine”, recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He ran unsuccessfully as the 2010 Republican candidate for California’s 51st congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Bob Filner. He ran again in 2012 in the 53rd congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Susan Davis.

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Who is Nick Popaditch Dating?

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In January 2012, Popaditch announced his intention to seek the congressional seat in the newly redistricted 53rd Congressional District against incumbent Democrat Susan Davis, after receiving 42% of the vote during the June primary. Endorsed by the San Diego Union Tribune, he lost to Davis in the general election, receiving 39.6% of the vote.

Facts & Trivia

Nizar Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Nick Popaditch celebrates birthday on July 2 of every year.