Arthur T. Mason

Arthur Theodore Mason (October 3, 1902 – August 24, 1980) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted as commanding officer of the 1st Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa and later also during the Chinese Civil War following the World War II.

Arthur Theodore Mason
Mason as colonel, USMC
Born(1902-10-03)October 3, 1902
Washington, D.C.
DiedAugust 24, 1980(1980-08-24) (aged 77)
California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1923–1954
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-3881
Commands held1st Marine Regiment
CoS, Department of the Pacific
Battles/warsYangtze Patrol
World War II
Chinese Civil War
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
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