Born on May 15, 1925 in Altoona, Alabama. Awarded the DSC while serving with Company F, 119th Infantry Division for his actions on December 18, 1944 in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge.
< br> The citation reads: SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Mason H. Armstrong, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 December 1944. Private First Class Armstrong's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.