Arthur T. Mason
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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.[1][2]
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Arthur Theodore Mason | |
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Born | (1902-10-03)October 3, 1902 Washington, D.C. |
Died | August 24, 1980(1980-08-24) (aged 77) California |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1923–1954 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-3881 |
Commands held | 1st Marine Regiment CoS, Department of the Pacific |
Battles/wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II Chinese Civil War |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) |
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