Killed in action, in the improvised and disastrous attack of the 9th (Scottish) Division on the German positions in the East of Fampoux. The 2nd SAI, who went in 400 strong, lost 16 officers and 285 men
Son of John Masson, of Richmond, Natal, and the late Flora Masson. Attended Glenwood Technical High School, Durban. Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916. His brother also died in service