Dudley Mason
Dudley William Mason | |
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Dudley W. Mason, GC | |
| Born | 7 October 1901 Surbiton, England |
| Died | 26 April 1987 (aged 85) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Merchant Navy |
| Rank | Merchant Navy Master |
| Commands | SS Ohio |
| Battles / wars | Operation Pedestal, Second World War |
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Dudley William Mason GC (7 October 1901 – 26 April 1987) was the British master of the tanker SS Ohio during the Second World War. He commanded the tanker during Operation Pedestal, a convoy to relieve Malta. He was awarded the George Cross for this operation.