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.