| Regimental number | 927 |
| Place of birth | Pietermaritzburg South Africa |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmiths Floorman |
| Address | c/o E Wilhelin, Woodanilling, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mrs A Harris, Victoria Road, Pietermarizberg Natal, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Promulgated, 'London Gazette', 5 August 1915; 'Commonwealth Gazette', 28 October 1915. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 25th April, 1915, and the three following days at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). During these days of continuous fighting, Serjeant Mason showed great courage and resource in holding his men together under constant fire, and when isolated parties which had advanced too far had to be withdrawn, he covered their retirement with conspicuous skill and bravery.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8855 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
