| Regimental number | 2076 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ceres P O via Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Christine Mann, Ceres P O via Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD on 26th and 27th September 1917, Private MANN, who is an Observer on the Battalion Headquarters Staff, showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward with the attack and took part in the fighting for the final objective, after which he helped to establish an observation post and to maintain same throughout the whole operation in spite of heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire. he continually went forward to the front line, often through heavy barrages, and brought back intelligence of the greatest value. He, moreover, found time to assist in bringing in wounded, which work he performed under heavy machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
