FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Jack C Montgomery ~ August 20, 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Jack C. Montgomery

Story from this website.

           

Jack C. Montgomery (July 23, 1917 – June 11, 2002) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

Montgomery joined the Army from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and by February 22, 1944 was serving as a first lieutenant in the 45th Infantry Division. On that day, near Padiglione, Italy, Montgomery single-handedly attacked German positions, killing eleven enemy soldiers and taking dozens of prisoners. For his actions in the battle, during which he was seriously wounded, he was awarded the Medal of Honor a year later, on January 15, 1945.


Montgomery left the Army while still a first lieutenant. He died at age 84 and was buried in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. The Veterans Health Administration medical center located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is named in his honor.

First Lieutenant Montgomery's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

    For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on February 22, 1944, near Padiglione, Italy. Two hours before daybreak a strong force of enemy infantry established themselves in 3 echelons at 50 yards, 100 yards, and 300 yards, respectively, in front of the rifle platoons commanded by 1st Lt. Montgomery. The closest position, consisting of 4 machineguns and 1 mortar, threatened the immediate security of the platoon position. Seizing an M1 rifle and several hand grenades, 1st Lt. Montgomery crawled up a ditch to within hand grenade range of the enemy. Then climbing boldly onto a little mound, he fired his rifle and threw his grenades so accurately that he killed 8 of the enemy and captured the remaining 4. Returning to his platoon, he called for artillery fire on a house, in and around which he suspected that the majority of the enemy had entrenched themselves. Arming himself with a carbine, he proceeded along the shallow ditch, as withering fire from the riflemen and machinegunners in the second position was concentrated on him. He attacked this position with such fury that 7 of the enemy surrendered to him, and both machineguns were silenced. Three German dead were found in the vicinity later that morning. 1st Lt. Montgomery continued boldly toward the house, 300 yards from his platoon position. It was now daylight, and the enemy observation was excellent across the flat open terrain which led to 1st Lt. Montgomery's objective. When the artillery barrage had lifted, 1st Lt. Montgomery ran fearlessly toward the strongly defended position. As the enemy started streaming out of the house, 1st Lt. Montgomery, unafraid of treacherous snipers, exposed himself daringly to assemble the surrendering enemy and send them to the rear. His fearless, aggressive, and intrepid actions that morning, accounted for a total of 11 enemy dead, 32 prisoners, and an unknown number of wounded. That night, while aiding an adjacent unit to repulse a counterattack, he was struck by mortar fragments and seriously wounded. The selflessness and courage exhibited by 1st Lt. Montgomery in alone attacking 3 strong enemy positions inspired his men to a degree beyond estimation.


Great story from the AP here.

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[SandRat]

((HUGS))...busy day ahead with lots of places to go to and lots of things to do.

[Arrowhead1952]

It sure was cooler walking today. I didn’t come back wet like a sweat rag.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Pro ((HUGS))

Yup, finally getting a break - heat and rain wise.

Glad you have recovered from the heatwave, and are now raring to go.

Coffee is a must!

Have a fantabulous day doing what Pro does so well. hehe

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! Glad you have gotten some much needed cooler weather and that you and Bo had a chance for a romp this weekend!

Hope it is a good week for you and him! :)

[luvie]

Gooood Monday morning, Early Birds!
I'm off today! Yay!
Join us for tea?...coffee?
One lump or two?
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
...and no stress! :)
((((hugs))))

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))) to you. It’s a little cooler here today.

[luvie]

Howdy, Arrow! (((hugs)))

Glad you have cooler weather. We do, too....feels good, huh!
We have the doors open for some “real” air! :)

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, beachy...((HUGS))...you made it thru Monday.

A very mixed up Monday here. d:o)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Another Monday - UGH!

How are you doing today?



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[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Luv!

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Great to see you today!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope your day is going well, Sand..((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, wjcsux...((HUGS)) Amazing what these heroes did.

[SandRat]

((HUGS))...Kathy

Day was going well until the spare tire carrier on my truck broke again for the forth time. [First time was just after Mom passed away in July 2010.] This time was just 10 days over the 1 year mark since it was last fixed.

Dealership wanted me to pay full fare to fix it again.

Called Chevy/GMC on it. Will know sometime tomorrow between 1500 and 1700 what they decided. May have call highers up and argue a bit to have it fixed on Chevy/GMC’s wallet.

Both the GranKids are doing fine.

GranSon celebrated turning 1 year and GranDaughter is now 2 months old.

((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, tom...hope your weekend was good.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Oh My...It’s LINDA in a side car!
LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And she’s looking mighty fine!! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ride Chevy/GMC about paying...they should!!! Four times breaking is 4 too many!!

Glad to hear the Grands are doing well. Nate is gonna be 1...oh my how time flies. ((HUGS))