Rank: Private
Unit: B Co, 2d Cavalry
Reenlisted: October 27, 1862 in Alexandria, Virginia. He was 24. It was his second enlistment.
Hometown: Bedford, New Hampshire
Occupation prior to enlistment: Mechanic
Campaign: Civil War
Died: 1 August 1863
Age at death: 25
Cause of death: Killed in action
Location of fatality: Brandy Station, Virginia
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Note: Private Manning’s death is cited in the book:
Also killed at in the same battle was Privates Barrington, Bigler, Merrimond, McCulough, Robinson, and Rooney. An additional 28 Soldiers were wounded and seven were missing. A total of 40 causalities in this battle occurred.