Enfield, NH- Bruce M. "Boston" "Tank" Manns, 73, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, VT.

Bruce was born May 15, 1949, in Manhattan, NY, a son of Clifford and Gloria (Swager) Manns. He grew up in Dedham, MA and attended Dedham High School. At the age of 16, Bruce left high school to join the Marine Corps. He proudly served three tours of duty with I-Corps in Vietnam from 1966-69, receiving a Purple Heart and an honorable discharge for severe wounds received during the TET Offensive in 1968. Bruce attended Bunker Hill Community College, later transferring to the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a dual major in history and political science.

Bruce was an active and proud member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Order of the Purple Heart, and USMC Vietnam Tankers Association. Bruce volunteered for Toys for Tots, DAV Transportation, and Meals on Wheels

He is predeceased by his parents and a close friend Bob Nicodemus.

Bruce is survived by cousins, David Braun, Margaret LaForest and her sons; a close friend, Aura-Lee Nicodemus and her family that he chose as his own; and a special friend Baylee Wood and her family.

Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com . He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to DAV Transportation, PO Box 828, White River Junction, VT 05001.