Leonard Mason (DD 852) - Naval Cruise Book

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SAR The MASON rode shotgun for many CLG's and DLG's on Search And Rescue missions. While on SAR the MASON guarded all distress frequencies and was constantly prepared to locate and rescue any downed pilots in the area.

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