Korean War
| Service # | 19357442 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 21 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Mason was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Mason was a member of the 72nd Medium Tank Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy South Korea on November 29, 1950 and evacuated to the United States on December 18, 1950. Later, he returned to Korea and died of other causes in Korea on July 21, 1953.