Garland Ray Mann ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Arkansas
On December 6, 1967 Lance Corporal Mann was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Arkansas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 285593 |
| Service ID | 2308921 |
| Name | Garland Ray Mann |
| From | Biscoe, Prairie County, Arkansas |
| Birth Date | June 4, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | December 6, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Assaultman |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar |
| Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Oakland Cemetery, De Valls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Garland Ray Mann is buried or memorialized at Oakland Cemetery, De Valls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas.  Garland is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 31e, Line 49. |
Additional Details
Garland Ray Mann was born in Brasfield, Prairie County, Arkansas and he grew up in the area. He was married and was the father of a young daughter.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Garland Ray Mann was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on July 15, 1967. Mann had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number assignment was 2308921. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, B Company.
He was born on June 4, 1947. According to our records Arkansas was his home or enlistment state and Prairie county has been included within the archival record. We have Biscoe listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Mann experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 6, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Arkansas who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Arkansas was home to over 6,452 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 984 World War I
• 4,404 World War II
• 467 Korean War
• 597 Vietnam War
• 140 Prisoners of war
• 1,071 Missing in action
• 46 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 34 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
• 4,404 World War II
• 467 Korean War
• 597 Vietnam War
• 140 Prisoners of war
• 1,071 Missing in action
• 46 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 34 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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