Daniel McCarthy Mann

Daniel McCarthy Mann

Age: 24
Branch: USN
Rank: LTJG
Unit: ST1
Station: South Vietnam

Fallen on: 07 Apr 1967
Location: Gia Dinh, South Vietnam, Vam Sat River mouth
Era: Vietnam
Campaign:

Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) National Order Medal 5th Class, Republic of Vietnam RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action 1 C Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal.

Hometown: Boston, MA

Details:
LTJG Mann was killed, wounds along with 2 other SEALs, during reconnaissance when a mortar round exploded above their LCM showering the boat with shrapnel. He died from fragmentation.