David B. Champagne
United States Marine Corps corporal (1932-1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Bernard Champagne (November 13, 1932 ā May 28, 1952) was a United States Marine Corps corporal who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for heroism above and beyond the call of duty on May 28, 1952, against Chinese forces in Korea during the Korean War. Champagne was mortally wounded after saving the lives of three Marines from an enemy grenade blast during a hill fight while serving in the 1st Marine Division.
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David Bernard Champagne | |
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Born | (1932-11-13)November 13, 1932 Waterville, Maine |
Died | May 28, 1952(1952-05-28) (aged 19) South Korea |
Place of burial | St. Francis Catholic Cemetery Waterville, Maine |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1951ā1952 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | A Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Reginment, 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon |
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