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Stanhope
Brasfield
Mason

Born:

, 

Alabama

Stanhope Mason graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Stanhope Brasfield Mason (ASN: 0-17295), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 30, 1943 – October 6, 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Stanhope Brasfield Mason (ASN: 0-17295), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 1st Infantry Division, from 30 January 1943 to 6 October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Mason and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    V Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 80 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Stanhope Brasfield Mason (ASN: 0-17295), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, FIFTH Corps, during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    September 1952 – August 1961
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (September 13, 1961)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Stanhope Brasfield Mason (ASN: 0-17295), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from September 1952 to August 1961.