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

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

Monday Morning Coffee Bump.

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

Cubs

47 WINS

73  LOSSES

 

 

I live in California, and my watch is three hours fast, I can't fix it, so I'm moving to New York.  
 

 

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
KUDOS and thank you go out to
Jack C. Montgomery
for his service and sacrifice.

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Patchy fog in the morning.
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...
Becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Yes, it's true, we're having rain.
We've actually had it off and on over the weekend.
It's most welcomed.
I'm almost tempted to go for a long walk in it
except I don't want my mascara to run...hehe.
I just hope it doesn't make traffic a nightmare going home.

But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!

The FR Canteen is

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

ALBERT, KEITH ALEXANDER
5/21/1970
North Vietnam
Presumptive Finding of Death

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[left that other site]

I did the yard sales on my Motorcycle today. Linda was NOT amused.

Maybe i should get a side car. LOL!

[left that other site]

Me at Antietam.

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Tomkow6.

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach.

How's it going?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. It's a cool 71º here this morning with lower 90s later.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

all is well except for being Monday.

Howz it out your way?

[fatima]

:)You look gorgeous.How fun.

[E.G.C.]

Well, later this morning I'm going to take Bo out to the vet for his monthly round of flea spray and shots.

This weather has really been nice and cool the last few days. Bo and I had some time out at the lake.

Probably going to be doing some mowing sometime this week. Grass is starting to grow a little.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

Looks like you’re getting a cooling off as we are on this side of the country.

[left that other site]

I still ride...but I don’t look QUITE like that anymore!

hehehehehe

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie!!

Wow, it looks like your getting a break from the heat too, highs here will be 80ish, Woo-Hoo!

I recovered from last week's heat and I'm ready to get 'er done today, but more coffee is needed!

Hope your day is wonderlicious!

[tomkow6]

HAPPY MONDAY, Edward!

Sounds like Bo has a good news/bad news thing going.

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