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.

Thank you sir, for your service and sacrifice for our country!

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission!

[fatima]

Would love to see a pic
.My son in law has one and my other one wants one.Topic of pool party tonight.
If i had a million dollars lyrics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdRNAOHrTDI

[wjcsux]

Good evening Kathy! ((HUGS!)) Thank you so very much for letting us know about another great American Hero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

OMG!! Baby Sarah is 8 already??? And she is a good fisherman. Go Sarah!!!

Is it a place you would go back to?

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

LCpl Curtis J Duarte, USMC
1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division

Eternal Father Strong To Save - click

[fatima]

Hi wjcsux ((((Hugs))))
America-A Horse With No Name Lyrics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iiDp6ga_qQ

[fatima]

No-Men did not like the fishing.No
place to move too much brush.If you ask the kids -yes-adults-no.Bad boy bear was the most fun and throwing out your bait and having snapping turtles heads appear in the top of the water.

[BIGLOOK]

Honoring Our Fallen

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...any rain?

Did you get a nap? ((HUGS)) I needed one.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! I can see why the kids liked it...who can resist a silly bear.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! I can see why the kids liked it...who can resist a silly bear.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

SSgt Matthew S Sitton, USA
1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

1stSgt Russell R Bell, USA
1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Cpl Daniel L Linnabary, USMC
2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Eternal Father Strong To Save - click

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Ern....cockfighting....kinda weird for sure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Let them win or pull them out!

Hear!! Hear!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Spc Ethan J Martin, USA
1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division

Amazing Grace

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hoping you got more rain.

You and Bo have a great Monday.