Manning G. Haney

Manning Guy Haney (30 November 1924 in Illinois - Killed in action 8 or 9 October 1944 in Gelderland, The Netherlands) was an American Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroic actions on 7 October 1944.

Early life
Manning was born in Illinois on 20 November 1924 to William G. and Florence Haney. He also had a sister (Louise) and two brothers (Francis and Donald).

Military service and death
He enlisted in the United States Army from Butte, Montana on 8 August 1942 (ASN: 19123417). He joined Company F, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.

Death
On the night of October 8/9, 1944 he was killed at a machine gun position along with Private First Class Clarence L. Shrout by a German mortar round. In 1945, he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroic actions that he performed a day before his death. His body was returned to the U.S. and was buried in the Bell Cemrtery in Iuka, Illinois.

Awards & decorations
Distinguished Service Cross in 1945 (posthumously) as Corporal in Company F, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Presidential Unit Citation
 * Parachutist Badge with two jump stars
 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * Purple Heart
 * American Campaign Medal
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with bronze arrowhead and Campaign star
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * French Croix de Guerre

DSC synopsis
"Corporal Manning G. Haney (ASN: 19123417), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 7 October 1944. Corporal Haney's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."