Joseph S. Manning (April 13, 1845 – December 27, 1905) was a private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 29th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date. At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., November 29, 1863. Entered service at:--. Birth: Ipswich, Mass. Date of issue: December 1, 1864. Citation: Capture of flag of 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).