| Regimental number | 4244 |
| Place of birth | Snowtown, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Address | 9 Moir Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby Irene Mason, 9 Moir Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Ellen MASON |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Was a runner on Battalion Headquarters near MOUQUET FARM from 30th August, 1916 to 2nd September, 1916. Time after time he volunteered for duty, and although very fatigued on account of the very bad condition of the trenches he stuck to his work cheerfully and willingly.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
