Joe J. Mason was Recreation Director for the City of Miami , Florida in the 1940s and 1950s . He volunteered during World War II to be an American Red Cross Field Director and serve overseas . He was first assigned to England and developed the Servicemen Center in Bristol , England . When the invasion of North Africa began , he was attached to the 9th Infantry Division commanded by General M. S. Eddy . During the African campaign he supported the troops by providing club facilities and services to the troops , both American and British . As a result of his efforts in both Africa and Sicily ( 1943 ) , he was directed to receive the Medal of Freedom by the president ( 1945 )
Medal of Freedom
Medal of Freedom (1945)
Joe Mason (aid worker)