David A. Christian

David A. Christian is an American who served in the United States Army as an sergeant, lieutenant, and captain during the Vietnam War. While serving as a lieutenant in South Vietnam, he was wounded in action seven times and awarded several medals including the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism. He is best known for his veterans advocacy efforts.

Christian was born in Gainesville, Florida, on October 26, 1948. He was raised in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Christians father left the family, causing his mother to raise Christian and his three siblings alone. Christians mother, Dorothy Christian, was a U.S. Army aide to General Douglas MacArthur in World War II.

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