David Mason (marine)

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David Mason MBE is a teacher and former Regimental Sergeant Major in the Royal Marines. [1]

Biography

Mason attended Baysgarth School in Barton-upon-Humber from 1986 to 1991 before joining the Royal Marines. [2]

After joining the marines he was posted to 3 Commando Brigade and served in Northern Ireland, Yugoslavia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was promoted to the rank of Regimental sergeant major. [1] [2] Whilst serving with the marines, Mason studied for an undergraduate degree in history with the Open University and a master's degree in military history from the University of Birmingham. [1]

Mason studied for a PGCE at the University of Exeter. [1] He undertook his training at Haygrove School in Somerset. [3]

He was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "From taking exams in Afghanistan to training to be a teacher during a pandemic – a new type of tour of duty for University of Exeter student". University of Exeter. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  2. 1 2 "David Mason MBE". Bartonian: News and Views from Barton Town Council. March 2022. p. 15.
  3. "Honoured Service Man Chooses Teaching History as New Career". Haygrove School. Retrieved 11 March 2021.