Kincardine in Bruce County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Sergeant Charles William Mann
Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 16, 2026
1. Sergeant Charles William Mann Marker
In memory of a Canadian hero
Sergeant Charles William Mann
Veteran of the Second World War and champion of the Kincardine community
June 29, 1922 - January 28, 2017
This is a tribute to Charles William Mann, one of Canada's true heroes and a tireless champion of his community.
An original member of the First Special Service Force (FSSF), he was decorated for his action in the second world war. The FSSF is considered the forefather of (present day) special forces in North America. Mann began his commando training in August 1942 at Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana. He served in the Pacific and Mediterranean theatres of war until the force disbanded in France on December 5, 1944.
Mann was part of the celebrated "Devil's Brigade," the first combined Canadian-American combat unit. This unit struck fear in the hearts of the enemy. Their bravery, ferocity and victories in the face of overwhelming odds are legendary.
For their service, the unit members were awarded the United States Congressional Gold Medal. Mann accepted the award on behalf of his Canadian brothers at the U.S. Senate.
Mann served with
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In Kincardine, Charles Mann:
served 25 years on the Town of Kincardine Council, 13 years as the mayor;
was one of the region's first nuclear operators;
was a distinguished member of the Royal Canadian Legion Macdonald Branch 183;
was honoured with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal;
and was awarded Bruce Power Citizen of the Year in 2013.
His goal in all things was the betterment of his community and his country.
Erected by Municipality of Kincardine.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1942.
Location. 44° 10.695′ N, 81° 38.396′ W. Memorial is in Kincardine, Ontario, in Bruce County. It is on Harbour Street 0.3 kilometers west of Huron Terrace. The marker is at the western end of Harbour Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 177 Saugeen
Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 16, 2026
2. Sergeant Charles William Mann Marker
Regionally, this memorial is in Georgian Bay Country and in Southwestern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Salt Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Paddys Stone (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Kincardine Lighthouse (about 180 meters away); Lighthouses of the Bruce Coast (about 180 meters away); The Phantom Piper (about 210 meters away); Point Clark Lighthouse / Phare de la Pointe Clark (approx. 15 kilometers away); Douglas Point Nuclear Power Plant / Centrale Nuclιaire de Douglas Point (approx. 16.8 kilometers away).
August 3, 2026
3. Sergeant Charles Mann during World War 2
Canadian Encyclopedia (public domain)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
