Cpl John MASON # 3/2126 was a brother to:
Sister Gertrude E MASON # 22/203 NZANS
Pte Earle Patrick MASON # 3/2145 NZ Medical Corps
MASON, John
Barrister, solicitor (Mason, Dunn, & Fabian), Napier
1880 Born in Hawke’s Bay, son of GM Mason;
1928 married Beryl L, daughter of TC Sanderson
Education: Wanganui College; VUW [Victoria University of Wellington] (chairman debating society);
1906 - with HE Evans won Joynt Challenge Scroll;
1913-14 president Palmerston Lawn Tennis Club
1931-32 - president NZ Chess Association
1920-32 - president Napier RSA [Returned Services Association] (life member 1932, gold star); 1926-47 - president Napier AA [Automobile Association] & Cycling Club
1931-38 - president Maraenui Golf Club (life member);
1920-32 - president Hawke’s Bay centre NZ Swimming Association
1920-47 - president Napier Chess Club
1941-47 - Napier branch War Relief Association, vice-chairman HB Association; Napier Borough Council
1922 - 1st chairman Greater Napier Committee; contested Napier seat
1925-28 - Member of Parliament Napier
1935 - King George Silver Jubilee Medal
1st New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private address: 3 Cobden Rd, Napier
Public - Lorraine M - Researcher - 30 November 2016 - http://knowledgebank.org.nz/582/589/33390