Arthur Seymour Champeny | |
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| Born | August 13, 1893 Briggsville, Wisconsin |
| Died | April 11, 1979 (aged 85) Wellington, Kansas |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 351st Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart (5) French Croix de Guerre French Legion of Honor |
Arthur Seymour Champeny (August 13, 1893 – April 11, 1979) was a United States Army officer, reaching the rank of Brigadier General. He is the only American to earn the Distinguished Service Cross in three different wars. In addition to his three Distinguished Service Crosses, he was awarded the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit, five Purple Hearts, two French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, and the Italian Bronze Medal of Military Valor.