David Mason (marine)

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]

References

1. "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. "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.