Background
DeLAMATER, Walter A. was born on April 18, 1880 in New York City. Son of W. Irving and Clara DeLainater.
DeLAMATER, Walter A. was born on April 18, 1880 in New York City. Son of W. Irving and Clara DeLainater.
St. Marks Private School. Army School of Line; Army General Staff College.
Y. Private, 71 Infantry., N.Y.N.G., 1900. Sergt., 1902; Second Lieutenant, 1903. First Lieutenant, 1904.
Captain, 1905; Major, 1916. Major, 106 Infantry., United States Army., 1917. Lieutenant Colonel, 106 Infantry., 1918.
Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Chief of Staff, 79 Division., United States Army, 1918. Colonel, Chief of Staff, 77 Division., 1920. Colonel, 71 Infantry., N.Y.N.G., 1924.
Mexican Border service, 1916. Meuse Argonne (both phases). Grand Montague; Troyon Sector.
Initial eligible General Staff list, United States Army. Grand Officer, Knight Commander, National. Order of Merit Carlos Manuel de Ce6pedes of Cuba awarded by Pres, of Cuba.
Member: American Legion. Veterans. Foreign Wars. New York Society Military Order World War.
Kane Lodge 454, F. & Master of Arts (Past High Priest). Terrace City Chapter No. 177, R. Master of Arts.
Masons 32°, Scottish Rite. Yonkers Comma ndery No. 47, Knight Templar (Past Commander).
Mecca Temple Shrine (Past Illustrious Potentate) (New York). 71 Vet. Association; Army Relief Society (Life). National. Guard Association (President) (New York).
Military Athletic League (Former President) (New York). Grand Commandery, Knight Templar, (New York). Club: United States Army Square.
Spouse Marie West, June 5, 1901, N.