Champeny's Military Awards Gallery
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World War I
Distinguished Service Cross
Period: First World War (1914-1918)
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Unit: 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division (AEF)
Awarded on: 1919
Citation: "The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Arthur S. Champeny (ASN: 0-8264), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near St. Mihiel, France, 12 September 1918. Assisting the battalion commander, who had been severely wounded in the early fighting, Lieutenant Champeny maintained the liaison personnel, making many journeys himself through heavy shelling. When the battalion commander had been evacuated, he assumed command, and moved the battalion to its new position."
War Department, General Orders 37
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Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
World War II
Distinguished Service Cross
Period: Second World War (1939-1945)Â
Rank: ColonelÂ
Unit: 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division "Fighting Blue Devils"
Awarded on: July 9th, 1944
Citation: "The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Arthur S. Champeny (0-8264), Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 11 to 14 May 1944. Colonel Champeny's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 88th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."
Received this second DSC as his first Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.
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Legion of Merit - US Military
Period: Second World War (1939-1945)Â
Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Seymour Champeny (ASN: 0-8264), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Commanding Officer of the 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Champeny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star Medal
Period: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank: Colonel
Unit: 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division "Fighting Blue Devils"
Citation: "The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Seymour Champeny (ASN: 0-8264), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a Commanding Officer of the 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Colonel Champeny's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 88th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."
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Purple Heart
Period: Second World War (1939-1945)
Notes: Received this second Purple Heart as his first Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.
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Purple Heart
Period: Second World War (1939-1945)
Notes: Received this third Purple Heart as his second Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.
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Purple Heart
Period: Second World War (1939-1945)
Notes: Received this fourth Purple Heart as his third Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Period: Second World War (1939-1945)
Notes: Awarded with two campaign stars
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American Defense Service Medal
World War Two Victory Medal
Officier de l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Post World War II
Legion of Merit - US Military
Rank: Colonel
Unit: 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division "Fighting Blue Devils"
Awarded on: June 28th, 1949
Citation: "The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Arthur S. Champeny (ASN: 0-8264), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October 1945 to December 1947."
Department of the Army. General Orders 31
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Korean War
Distinguished Service Cross
Period: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank: Colonel
Unit: 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning"
Awarded on: October 20th, 1950
Citation: "The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Arthur S. Champeny (ASN: 0-8264), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Colonel Champeny distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Haman, Korea, on 5 September 1950. Colonel Champeny came under direct attack by a numerically superior enemy force which had broken through the Regimental Sector. Confusion developed throughout the area and in the burning village where the Regimental Command Post was located. Small enemy groups had infiltrated the village. Colonel Champeny calmly directed and supervised the withdrawal of his depleted Regiment and the Regimental Command Post. When the new Regimental Command Post had been established, Colonel Champeny returned to reorganize battered elements of the Regiment. He came under fire and was wounded twice. Although severely wounded, he gave instructions for organizing the new defensive positions and transmitted the plans to Division Headquarters. His military poise and battle courage inspired the regiment to withstand the assault."
Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 127
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Third DSC received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
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Purple Heart
Period: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank: Colonel
Unit: 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning"
Awarded: October 20th, 1950
Notes: Received this fifth Purple Heart as his fourth Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.
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Korean Service Medal
