William Abram Mann | |
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 Mann circa 1916, at about the time of his assignment as commandant of the School of Musketry. | |
| Born | July 31, 1854 Altoona, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 8, 1934 (aged 80) Washington, D.C. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1875–1918 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Service number | 0-13117 |
| Commands | 6th Infantry Regiment Department of Dakota Recruit Depot, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri 3rd Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, Department of the East 2nd Cavalry Brigade School of Musketry and Field Artillery Militia Bureau 42nd Division Department of the East |
| Battles / wars | American Indian Wars Spanish–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Other work | Executive, Equitable Trust Company of New York |
William Abram Mann (July 31, 1854 – October 8, 1934) was a general officer in the United States Army. He served as the commander of the 17th Infantry Brigade in the Spanish–American War and the 42nd Division ("The Rainbow Division") in World War I.
After he retired from military service, he became an executive at the Equitable Trust Company of New York. He resided in Washington D.C., until his death on October 8, 1934.
A World War II troop carrier was named for him. The USS W. A. Mann (AP-112), was commissioned in 1943 and served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.