| Surname: | Manning |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 4036674 |
| Notes: | CMP. VP. Formerly Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. War Diary 415 (VP) Coy, CMP, WO 166/16262. Western Command Commendation. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: WO 166/16262 Page: 415 Coy VP May 1, 1944) |
| Citation: | Unit War Diary: 415 Company, Vulnerable Points, WO 166/16262.COMMENDATION.4036674 Pte. Manning G, 415 Company VP was commended in Western Command orders for courage and initiative displayed on the occasion of an aeroplane crashing close to his post of duty. Pte Manning hurried to the spot and although the plane was now burning furiously, succeeded with the help of two civilians in dragging the pilot , who was seriously injured, clear of the wreckage. |