(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Donald Francis Mason, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving as pilot of a Fighter Airplane during World War II.The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Ensign Mason, 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 Navy.