| Regimental number | 1698 |
| Place of birth | Uraidla South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Dorothy Rose Mason, 6 Wright Court off Wright Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. When nothing was known of the situation on the left, he went out alone through a murderous machine gun fire and established communication. As the party to which he belonged advanced Private MASON went forward and reconnoitred the position and then led a party and cleaned up an enemy post which he had located. He showed great coolness and initiative throughout and his disregard of personal safety and his gallant bearing were magnificent and an inspiration to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
