Mann Ranch off Highway 231 north of town near Reardon in Lincoln County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Home of PFC Joe Eugene Mann
Airborne
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling
1. Home of PFC Joe Eugene Mann Marker
Joe Eugene Mann was born on July 8, 1922, in Reardan, Washington. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Reardan High School in 1941. He enlisted in the Army in August 1942. Joe became a member of the paratroopers. After final training in England, he deployed with "The Screaming Eagles," 101st Airborne Division.
Mann distinguished himself with valor beyond the call of duty. He is the only 101st trooper to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Market Garden Offensive in WWII. He was also awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters.
His Congressional Medal citation reads:
He distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. On 18 September 1944, 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, PFC. 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 4 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 PFC 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 werean everlasting inspiration to his comrades for whom he gave his life.
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Mann is buried in Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane. There is a historical monument recognizing his courageous service and sacrifice at this gravesite. The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane is named in his honor. There are several monuments near the site of his death and a park that bears his name in the Netherlands.
Erected 2020 by Jonas Babcock Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR).
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1944.
Location. 47° 43.422′ N, 117° 52.01′ W. Memorial is near Reardon, Washington, in Lincoln County. It is in Mann Ranch off Highway 231 north of town. It is on Tramm Road North 0.1 miles east of Washington Route 231, on the right when traveling east. The location is approximate for the Mann Ranch. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 31581 Tramm Rd N, Reardan WA 99029, United States of America.
Courtesy of the Jonas Babcock DAR Chapter.
2. Jonas Babcock Chapter Regent Karen Liptack, NSDAR, dedicates the marker.
The marker is to the right of the blue and white DAR flag.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Columbia Basin and in Greater Spokane. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Washington (approx. 6.1 miles away); Colville - Walla Walla Road (approx. 7.1 miles away); Patriot Tree Dedication (approx. 11.7 miles away); Captain Donovan "Don" Keith Walters (approx. 13.4 miles away); Captain Donovan "Don" Keith Donovan (approx. 13.4 miles away); Tshimakain (approx. 13½ miles away).
More about this memorial. The dedication ceremony was held Sept. 18, 2020.
Courtesy of the Jonas Babcock DAR Chapter
3. Dedication ceremony led by the Jonas Babcock DAR Chapter.
Courtesy of the Jonas Babcock DAR Chapter.
4. At the Veterans Administration Hospital in nearby Spokane, you can find two indoor hero markers.
The two indoor markers are dedicated to: PFC Joe E Mann and Sgt 1st Class Bruce Alan Grandstaff.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on October 27, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. Photos: 1. submitted on November 24, 2024, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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