Lt. Mason was serving on the submarine, USS Growler, which was lost on 8 November, 1944. It was taking part in a coordinated search and attack, west of the Philippine Islands, along with two other subs, USS Hardhead and USS Hake. The other two subs survived, but all contact with Growler ceased and she was presumed lost, due to depth-charge attack.
In addition to the Purple Heart, LT. Mason had previously been awarded the Silver Star.
Married to Beverly Partridge Agan on 12 Dec 1942 in Brooklyn, NY.
In addition to the Purple Heart, LT. Mason had previously been awarded the Silver Star.
Married to Beverly Partridge Agan on 12 Dec 1942 in Brooklyn, NY.
Lt. Mason was serving on the submarine, USS Growler, which was lost on 8 November, 1944. It was taking part in a coordinated search and attack, west of the Philippine Islands, along with two other subs, USS Hardhead and USS Hake. The other two subs survived, but all contact with Growler ceased and she was presumed lost, due to depth-charge attack.
In addition to the Purple Heart, LT. Mason had previously been awarded the Silver Star.
Married to Beverly Partridge Agan on 12 Dec 1942 in Brooklyn, NY.
In addition to the Purple Heart, LT. Mason had previously been awarded the Silver Star.
Married to Beverly Partridge Agan on 12 Dec 1942 in Brooklyn, NY.
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Entered the service from Arkansas.
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