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Five Mason Brothers in World War II
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William P. Mason in Vietnam, KIA
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Letters And Images Regarding  A Beloved Son:
​John J. Mason - WWII, for William P. "Doc" Mason - Vietnam KIA
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To properly memorialize these men, we must try to live our lives to the fullest in their stead by being the best sons and daughters we can be, the best husbands and wives and fathers and mothers we can be, and the best citizens we can be. This is what we owe them.

Frank M. Mantua
XO D/16ARM-173ABN BDE (SEP) 14 FEB -
9 AUG 68

Silver Star:  "Doc" Mason And His Gallant Sacrifice For His Fellow D16th Armor Troopers
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Silver Star Citation
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From Doc Mason's Replacement
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From Doc Mason's father
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.                      John 15:13
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