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For the historian, see David Christian (historian).

Template:Linkless-date David Christian (born 1948) was the most decorated and youngest American officer in the Vietnam War. Christian lead a reconnaissance platoon that gained the nickname "Christian's Butchers" for their success. By studying the enemy and adopting their tactics, Christian's recon team was able to effectively fight the enemy. Christian's service in Vietnam ended when he was severely burned by napalm; thirty-three surguries were required to repair the damage. An army review board ruled that he should be retired. Both the Veteran's Administration , Social Security Administration, the Dept. of Defense rated him 100 percent disabled. Historically, David A. Christian was the U.S. Armys youngest most decorated commisioned teenage officer in the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Captain at the age of twenty. He then retired due to his disabiliy wounds at twenty-one years of age. In the next seven years of his life he was to see over 33 major operations for the wounds he recieved in Vietnam.

After returning home, Christian was mocked by antiwar demonstrators when he enrolled in Villanova University. He was later accepted into Rutgers Law School.

Christian gave the final speech dedicating the Vietnam Memorial.

David A. Christian

David A. Christian

Awards

Seven Purple Hearts
Distinguished Service Cross
Two Silver Stars
Bronze Star
Twice nominated for the Medal of Honor
Combat Infantryman Badge
Air Medal (for 25 combat assaults from a helicopter)
Two Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry (Vietnam's second highest military honor)

Links

David Christian Website

Media and Testimonials-

Our Final Debt To Dave Christian
David Christian in "Steppin' Out" Magazine
David Christian in Philadelphia Inquirer (First search result)
Victor Six Dave's Autobiography (Click blue arrow)
(Other media interviews and articles.)
(Other testimonials)

Politics-

DAC Consulting Firm-

Other-

Information regarding Christians award of the Distinguished Service Cross (Scroll down)

Quotes on Christian

He can truly be regarded as the Sylvester Stallone of the Vietnam War. --Photographer Philip Jones Griffiths, from Vietnam at Peace

David Christian embodies the spirit of the American fighting man on the battlefield. --Sen. John Kerry (|D–Mass.)

David Christian saved my life and has in many ways acted as a father to me. I can't respect him enough for his bravery, kindness, wit and larger than life aura. I consider myself extreamly lucky to be his friend. --Artist Paul Gray

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-'''David Christian''' (born [[1948]]) was the most decorated and youngest American officer in the [[Vietnam War]].  Christian lead a reconnaissance platoon that gained the nickname "Christian's Butchers" for their success.  By studying the enemy and adopting their tactics, Christian's recon team was able to effectively fight the enemy.  Christian's service in Vietnam ended when he was severely burned by [[napalm]]; thirty-three surguries were required to repair the damage.  An army review board ruled that he should be retired.  Both the [[Veteran's Administration]] , [[Social Security Administration]], the Dept. of Defense rated him 100 percent disabled.  David Christian was the U.S. Army's youngest retired captain.
+'''David Christian''' (born [[1948]]) was the most decorated and youngest American officer in the [[Vietnam War]].  Christian lead a reconnaissance platoon that gained the nickname "Christian's Butchers" for their success.  By studying the enemy and adopting their tactics, Christian's recon team was able to effectively fight the enemy.  Christian's service in Vietnam ended when he was severely burned by [[napalm]]; thirty-three surguries were required to repair the damage.  An army review board ruled that he should be retired.  Both the [[Veteran's Administration]] , [[Social Security Administration]], the Dept. of Defense rated him 100 percent disabled. Historically, David A. Christian was the U.S. Armys youngest most decorated commisioned teenage officer in the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Captain at the age of twenty. He then retired due to his disabiliy wounds at twenty-one years of age. In the next seven years of his life he was to see over 33 major operations for the wounds he recieved in Vietnam.
 After returning home, Christian was mocked by antiwar demonstrators when he enrolled in [[Villanova University]].  He was later accepted into Rutgers Law School.