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Arthur S. Champeny

United States Army Brigadier general

Died when: 85 years 241 days (1027 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Arthur S. Champeny

Arthur Seymour Champeny (August 13, 1893 – April 11, 1979) was a United States Army officer, reaching the rank of Brigadier General.He is the only American to earn the Distinguished Service Cross in three different wars.

In addition to his three Distinguished Service Crosses, he was awarded the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit, five Purple Hearts, two French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, and the Italian Bronze Medal of Military Valor.


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