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CITATION FOR VALOR
OCTOBER 12, 1952
DONALD E. MASON, UNITED STATES NAVY, KOREAN WAR
BORN: April 13, 1933
Indianapolis, Indiana.
AWARDS: Navy Cross,
Purple Heart.
SERVICE: Korean War,
1950-1954.
ACTIVE DUTY: 1950-1977
Mr. Mason is a life member
of the Legion of Valor and
resides in San Antonio,
Texas.
In response to the Communist aggression in Korea, the Company
B, First Battalion, Seventh Marine Battalion was again into action.
On 21 September 1950, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines made an
amphibious landing at Inchon, Korea. Once more the "First Team"
distinguished themselves in the battle as they took part in
operations such as HOOK, RENO, and VEGAS, as well as fighting
their way to and from the Chosin Reservoir.
