Redfield Mason graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1925. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
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Redfield Mason graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1925. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Redfield Mason, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Redfield Mason, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States while attached to the Division of Naval Communications from 13 April 1942 to 2 September 1945. Captain Mason rendered invaluable assistance in directing and carrying out vital work of key activities of the Communications Intelligence Organization. By his outstanding judgment, astute planning and devotion to the fulfillment of an exacting assignment, he contributed materially to the effectiveness of important operations which culminated in the successful conclusion of World War II.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Redfield Mason, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star 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 as Commandant, THIRD Naval District, from January 1963 to August 1966, for substantially extending and improving the Navy image throughout his area of responsibility.