DELOS R BUXTON
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HONORED ON PANEL 21W, LINE 106 OF THE WALL

DELOS RICHARD BUXTON

WALL NAME

DELOS R BUXTON

PANEL / LINE

21W/106

DATE OF BIRTH

08/28/1946

CASUALTY PROVINCE

TAY NINH

DATE OF CASUALTY

07/12/1969

HOME OF RECORD

VALE

COUNTY OF RECORD

Malheur County

STATE

OR

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

RANK

PFC

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR DELOS RICHARD BUXTON
POSTED ON 9.22.2021
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace.
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POSTED ON 8.28.2018
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Private First Class Delos Richard Buxton, Served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.
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POSTED ON 9.2.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Delos Buxton,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry. Your 71st birthday just passed. Happy Birthday. As we celebrate Labor Day, and enjoy our freedom, it is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 7.12.2015
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Silver Star Citation

Delos Richard Buxton
Date of birth: August 28, 1946
Date of death: July 12, 1969
Home of record: Vale Oregon
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Delos Richard Buxton, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Buxton distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 12 July 1969, while serving as a grenadier with Company A, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission in Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam. When the company was assaulted by an enemy force, Private First Class Buxton immediately placed return fire on the hostiles' positions. Utilizing automatic weapons, the enemy element unleashed such a volume of fire that the company's first platoon was forced to seek a position offering better concealment. Private First Class Buxton, the platoon's point man, was separated from the remainder of his element as a result of the hostiles' barrage. Sensing the gravity of the situation, Private First Class Buxton blasted a volley of grenades against the enemy emplacements, effectively allowing the remainder of the platoon to move to a more advantageous position. Once his comrades were able to mount a counterattack, Private First Class Buxton attempted to leave his precarious position, but was mortally wounded by enemy automatic weapons fire. The display of personal bravery and devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 10722 (September 2, 1969)

Action Date: July 12, 1969

Service: Army

Rank: Private First Class

Company: Company A

Battalion: 1st Battalion (Airmobile)

Regiment: 12th Cavalry Regiment

Division: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
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POSTED ON 7.12.2015
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]

Remembering An American Hero

Dear PFC Delos Richard Buxton, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter
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