Rank/Rate	Electrician's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	604 12 44
Birth Date	May 9, 1915
From	Pensacola, Florida
Decorations	Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Submarine	USS Robalo (SS-273)
Loss Date	July 26, 1944 (actual date of death is unknown)
Location	Off the east coast of Balabac Island, PI
Circumstances	Sunk by a mine
Remarks	Mason was born in Flomaton, Alabama. He survived the sinking of his vessel, but died in captivity. His middle name is spelled "Coley" on his marker (below), and lists his birth date as May 1916. When Mason enlisted he spelled his middle name "Collie," and stated that he was born on May 9, 1915.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

Photo courtesy of Becky Helms Hice

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