Richard Mason graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1940.
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Richard Mason graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1940.
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The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Richard Keeble Mason, Jr. (NSN: 0-85184), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. GROWLER (SS_215), during the TENTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 11 August 1944 to 26 September 1944. His cool leadership in coordinating the fire control data during the Growler’s attacks which resulted in the sinking of three enemy destroyers, two merchant ships and in the damaging of two more merchant ships, showed great courage and ability. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.