| Regimental number | 6176 |
| Place of birth | Northam, Western Australia |
| School | Cottesloe State School, Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Kenny Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Donald H Masson, Palmerston Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Albert, France |
| Age at death | 19.10 |
| Place of burial | Franvillers communal Cemetery Extension (Plot I, Row D, Grave No. 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 114 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Donald and Katherine MASSON, Palmerston Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia. Native of Northam, Western Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
