US PARAS Mann, Joe Eugene

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Mann
  • FORENAME
Joe Eugene
  • UNIT
502 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company H)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
39188121
  • AWARD
Medal of Honor
  • PLACE
Holland 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
 

ROLL OF HONOUR:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/mann-joe-eugene.16298/

CITATION:

Medal of Honor : The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private First Class Joe Eugene Mann, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company H, 502d Parachute Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. On 18 September 1944, in the vicinity of Best, Holland, Private First Class Mann 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 88-mm. 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. His outstanding gallantry above and beyond the call of duty and his magnificent conduct were an everlasting inspiration to his comrades for whom he gave his life.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/1687
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