David A. Christian

David Christian
Christian in his Army dress uniform
Personal details
Born	(1948-10-26) October 26, 1948 (age 68) Gainesville, Florida
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Residence	Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Villanova Rutgers (J.D.)
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) with "V" Device Purple Heart (7) Air Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal Republic of Vietnam Gallanty Cross (2) with Star and Palm
Website	Campaign website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1965-1969
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Vietnam War

David A. Christian (born October 26, 1948) is an American who served in the United States Army as a 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.

In 2012, Christian was a candidate for the Republican nomination in the United States Senate election in Pennsylvania, challenging incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey, Jr. Christian lost in the primary election to Tom Smith.

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

Christian completed his high school education at Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966. He graduated on the Dean's List from Villanova University in 1972. He attended law school at Rutgers University, from 1972 to 76. Christian graduated from Rutgers Law School in 2011. Christian also attended graduate programs at Villanova, the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College, and Middlebury College.