1st Lt. Jason D. Mann
Hometown: Woodlynne, New Jersey, U.S. Age: 29 years old Died: July 17, 2008 in Operation Enduring Freedom. Unit: Marines, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC. |
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Birth: Mar. 24, 1979
Wood-Lynne Camden County New Jersey, USA Death: Jul. 17, 2008, Afghanistan 1st. Lt. Jason Mann of Woodlynne, New Jersey graduated from Collingswood High School before entering the Marine Corps on Nov. 3, 1997. Jason graduated from the University of South Carolina with a finance degree and from his Marine Corps officer's class with top honors. He enlisted in the Marines in 1997, serving as an Arabic linguist and in a reconnaisance unit, which is the Marine special forces. He received an officer's commission in 2005. He had served at least one tour in Iraq before deploying to Afghanistan. Jason hoped to finish 20 years in the Marine Corps and then, using his leadership skills and educational background in finance, become chief executive officer of a company. Jason was the father of two young children, and was married to a Marine. Jason was the honor graduate of his Officer Candidates' School class and recipient of the physical fitness award. His other awards and decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; two Good Confuct Medals; Iraq Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation; and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. His hobbies included running, competing in triathlons, crew, bowling, snowboarding, football, softball, hockey and, above all, spending time with his family and friends. Jason is the brother of the former Camden County Republican freeholder candidate William Mann, an Iraq War veteran, a Haddon Township resident and a member of that municipality's school board. He died from a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan at age 29. Marines 1st Battalion 6th Marines 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit II Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Burial: Quantico National Cemetery Quantico Prince William County Virginia, USA Plot: Sec 20 Site 87 |
 
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Biography Jason Mann
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jason D. Mann, 29, of Stafford County, with the Camp Lejeune, N.C.,-based Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, died Thursday, July 17, when the roof of a building collapsed on him in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
1st Lt. Mann was born March 24, 1979, in Woodlynne, N.J. After graduating from Collingswood High School in Collingswood, N.J., he enlisted in the Marine Corps on Nov. 3, 1997.
In the Marine Corps, he was an Arab linguist, reconnaissance professional and ground intelligence officer. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant before receiving a commission as a second lieutenant on May 6, 2005. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a major in finance and economics from the University of South Carolina in 2005. After attending The Basic School, Infantry Officer's Course and the Ground Intelligence Officer Course, he reported to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines for duty as the battalion's assistant intelligence officer and later, the battalion's scout sniper platoon commander.
While attending the University of South Carolina, he fell in love and married his best friend, Shannon Mann. Together, they have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter, Isabella. Jason's energy and caring nature is reflected in her. He was regarded by all as a devoted husband and father, loving son and brother, selfless friend and sonsummate leader of Marines.
Jason credited his mother, Alfina Mann of Woodlynne for teaching him strong morals and compassion. Jason's father, Orville Mann, resides in Pine Grove, Pa. He is also survived by his brothers, William Mann, Mickey Mann and Brian Mann; and his sisters, Jennifer Cleave and Tracey Mann.
Jason was the honor graduate of his Officer Candidates' School class and recipient of the physical fitness award. His personal awards included the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; two Good Confuct Medals; Iraq Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation; and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. His hobbies included running, competing in triathlons, crew, bowling, snowboarding, football, softball, hockey and, above all, spending time with his family and friends.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jason D. Mann, 29, of Stafford County, with the Camp Lejeune, N.C.,-based Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, died Thursday, July 17, when the roof of a building collapsed on him in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
1st Lt. Mann was born March 24, 1979, in Woodlynne, N.J. After graduating from Collingswood High School in Collingswood, N.J., he enlisted in the Marine Corps on Nov. 3, 1997.
In the Marine Corps, he was an Arab linguist, reconnaissance professional and ground intelligence officer. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant before receiving a commission as a second lieutenant on May 6, 2005. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a major in finance and economics from the University of South Carolina in 2005. After attending The Basic School, Infantry Officer's Course and the Ground Intelligence Officer Course, he reported to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines for duty as the battalion's assistant intelligence officer and later, the battalion's scout sniper platoon commander.
While attending the University of South Carolina, he fell in love and married his best friend, Shannon Mann. Together, they have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter, Isabella. Jason's energy and caring nature is reflected in her. He was regarded by all as a devoted husband and father, loving son and brother, selfless friend and sonsummate leader of Marines.
Jason credited his mother, Alfina Mann of Woodlynne for teaching him strong morals and compassion. Jason's father, Orville Mann, resides in Pine Grove, Pa. He is also survived by his brothers, William Mann, Mickey Mann and Brian Mann; and his sisters, Jennifer Cleave and Tracey Mann.
Jason was the honor graduate of his Officer Candidates' School class and recipient of the physical fitness award. His personal awards included the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; two Good Confuct Medals; Iraq Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation; and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. His hobbies included running, competing in triathlons, crew, bowling, snowboarding, football, softball, hockey and, above all, spending time with his family and friends.
