Haverhill Echo November 17th 1917
Mr W.Mason of Belchamp Otten has received news that his son Pte Charles Mason has been awarded the Military Medal. Pte Mason who enlisted three years ago was injured in 1916, after convalescence he was attached to the Royal Sussex Regiment. The official report read- For conspicious gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Menin Road. This man was a stretcher bearer and worked unconcerned and cheerful among the wounded throughout the fierce bombardment, he was always where the fire was hottest, attending cases with no thought of his own safety, his courage was the means of saving many wounded and was a fine example to all ranks. Private Mason's brother was wounded in France and is now on Egypt.