The Eagle, Bryan, Texas, Fri, Jul 6, 1945 · Page 1

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WITH 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGT., Frankfurt-On-Main, Germany, July 6 --- Major Benjamin F. Delamater, III, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster, for heroic conduct while serving with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment during the Ardennes Campaign.
   Major Delamater is the son of Col B. F. Delamater of Camp Hood, Texas.  He came to the "Red Devil" Regiment in March of 1943 and since then  has been in three campaigns with them.  During the Normandy Invasion and the surprise assault in Holland he served as First Battalion Executive Officer.
   He has since distinguished himself on many occasions.  In his latest heroic action, according to his citation accompanying the award, "he remained behind in command of a small covering force, which was to fight a rearguard action while the balance of the unit was taking up new defensive lines.
   "The enemy succeeded in overrunning several of the covering positions.  Faced with the possibility of being cut off, he fell doggedly back and joined with another force.
   "Remaining until the last possible moment and displaying the greatest of personal courage and coolness, he achieved a great success in his task in the face of overwhelming odds.
   "His achievement is indicative of his ability and the service he has constantly rendered."