Rank/Rate	Electrician's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	06041244
Birth Date	May 9, 1915
From	Pensacola, Florida
Decorations	Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Submarine	USS Robalo (SS-273)
Loss Date	July 26, 1944 (actual date of death is unknown)
Location	Two miles off west coast of Palawan Island, PI
Circumstances	Sunk by a mine
Remarks	Mason was born in Flomaton, Alabama. He survived the sinking of his vessel, but died in captivity.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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