In Memory

Douglas Mann

This is from Doug's sister Bonnie Mann Cone:

My brother, Lt. Col. Douglas Mann, is listed on this site as missing. My brother was a highly decorated officer in the U.S. Army. With only one year to go before retirement, he was killed in September of 2006. This is from the "Taps" website: Lt. Col. Douglas H. Mann, passed away September 23, 2006. Doug had been stationed in Texas when he had a motorcycle accident and suffered severe head injuries, which resulted in his death. Born: April 18, 1955 in Rochester, New York, he enlisted in the US Army in 1974, took Infantry basic training, then attended Airborne School, and after Airborne School was assigned to 82nd Airborne Div. He completed Recondo, Pathfinder, and Sniper Schools. Lt. Col. Mann received a degree from State University of New York. Received his Commission and was assigned to 25th Division. Completed Ranger School, then the Special Forces Q Course, followed by HALO School, then Psyop's and Civil Affairs School. His assignments include: Team Commander A-121 (Maritime Opn's ), Co. B, 1st SFG (A), Okinawa, Japan, Mogadishu, Somalia - United Nations Restore Hope Vicenza, Italy - European Task Force ( Abn ),Operation Iraqi Freedom, Philippines - Joint Special Operations Task Force. Lt. Col. Mann has received a number of awards, to include: Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/" V " Device, CIB, Global Terrorism, Expeditionary Medal, and Defense Service Medal.
 



 
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02/02/10 06:04 PM #1    

Robert Connors

Sorry to hear about your brother. I can't recall him from high school, and sorry I did not get to meet him while on active duty.

Bob Connors
CDR, MSC, USN, Retired.

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