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Born:  July 12, 1922 at Reardan, WA

Entered Service in the US Army from Seattle, WA

Earned The Medal of Honor During World War II For heroism September 18, 1944 at Best, Holland

Died:  September 19, 1944 at the age of 22

Private First Class Mann distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in the vicinity of Best, Holland. His platoon, attempting to seize the bridge across the Wilhelmina Canal, was surrounded and isolated by an enemy force greatly superior in personnel and firepower. Acting as lead scout, Private First Class Mann boldly crept to within rocket-launcher range of an enemy artillery position and, in the face of heavy enemy fire, destroyed an 88mm gun and an ammunition dump. Completely disregarding the great danger involved, he remained in his exposed position, and, with his M-1 rifle, killed the enemy one by one until he was wounded four times. Taken to a covered position, he insisted on returning to a forward position to stand guard during the night. On the following morning the enemy launched a concerted attack and advanced to within a few yards of the position, throwing hand grenades as they approached. One of these landed within a few feet of Private First Class Mann. Unable to raise his arms, which were bandaged to his body, he yelled "grenade" and threw his body over the grenade, and as it exploded, died.