The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant First Class [then Sergeant] Norman R. Mason, United States Army, for heroic achievement while serving with Company A, 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 7 September 1950 near Haman, Korea, when his squad was pinned down by intense hostile machine gun fire, Sergeant First Class Mason remained in his exposed position to deliver devastating fire at the enemy to cover the displacement of his squad. Sergeant First Class Mason’s notable courage and outstanding devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.