Joe Eugene Mann ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Washington
On September 19, 1944 Private First Class Mann was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Washington. ★ 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 | 323271 |
| Service ID | 39188121 |
| Name | Joe Eugene Mann |
| From | Reardan, Lincoln County, Washington |
| Birth Date | July 8, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | September 19, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | Netherlands |
| Burial | Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Washington |
| Notable Awards |
★ Medal of Honor
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Mann joined the Army from Seattle, Washington in August 1942, and by September 18, 1944 was serving as a private first class in Company H, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. On that day, in Best, the Netherlands, he single-handedly destroyed an enemy emplacement and continued to fire on the enemy from an exposed position until being wounded. Despite his wounds, he insisted on serving guard duty during the night. The next morning, during an enemy attack, Mann smothered the blast of a hand grenade with his body, sacrificing himself to protect those around him. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor a year later, on August 30, 1945. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Medal of Honor
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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