Joe Mann Memorial (MOH, 502 PIR)
Details:
On the south side of the park. Monument
A parachute shaped memorial with an inscription and picture of PFC Joe Mann.
PFC Joe Mann was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions with Company H, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division; he was KIA near this memorial on September 19, 1944.
Monument Text:
The inscription on top around the picture is in English and reads:
THE JOB IS DONE AND MAY NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
-Symbol of the 101st Screaming Eagles Airborne Infantry Division-
The inscription is in Dutch; the small metal plaque at the bottom includes the English Translation:
ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1944
JOE E. MANN
SACRIFICED HIS YOUNG
LIFE AT THIS SPOT
TO SAVE THE LIVES
OF HIS COMRRADES
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
101st Airborne Division
502nd Parachute infantry Regiment
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Market Garden
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