David Bernard Champagne (November 13, 1932 – May 28, 1952) was a United States Marine Corps corporal who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for heroism above and beyond the call of duty on May 28, 1952, against Chinese forces in Korea during the Korean War.

Champagne attended public schools in Wakefield, Rhode Island and worked at the local community theatre prior to enlisting, at the age of 18, in the United States Marine Corps on March 7, 1951, in Boston, Massachusetts.

He successfully led his four-man team through enemy grenade, small-arms, and machine gun fire to the crest of the hill.

"A" Company took control of the hill, but due to many casualties, both Marine units were called back to friendly lines.

Champagne's military decorations and awards include the following: The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to

for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on May 28, 1952.

Mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire while in this exposed position, Corporal Champagne, by his valiant leadership, fortitude and gallant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of almost certain death, undoubtedly saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines.

His heroic actions served to inspire all who observed him and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

A post office[7] and a housing project[8] in Wakefield, Rhode Island is named after Corporal Champagne.