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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class

    Division:

    6th Marine Division

    Action Date:

    April 11, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Medicine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Frederick J. Mason, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on April 11, 1945, while serving as a Corpsman attached to the SIXTH Marine Division at Okinawa. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.