FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Jack C Montgomery ~ January 05, 2015

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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!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...he really deserves your salute.

Thank you!

A nice New Year’s weekend?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope you and the family are feeling at least some better this evening. *HUGS*

[PROCON]

Hi Ma, Ex-Mrs. Pro asked me over to take down her Christmas lights today and both she and Zach are suffering with the winter crud, guess it's going around, thankfully I'm healthy.

I'm looking forward to a part-time job in 2015 just to stay busy and not get fat :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ms Feather...*hugs*...how is your weather?

We got really cold all of a sudden...it’s 4 degrees right now. BRRR!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

ML!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sand!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Top ten for sure.....Diana is 6th!!

[SandRat]

Put your Union Suit on and the Wool Socks before you crawl under a heavy Wool Blanket.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Ready for the new week?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, EX...((HUGS))...did you enjoy the New Year celebrations? Did you have a good book?

[The Mayor]

Yes I am, are you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Lessons first, and what a great one at that. Glad everyone was having fun, especially Mom.

Glad you had a safe ride, sang well, and safely missed the rain.

If you hadn’t had a lesson, you and your guitar might have gotten rained on. God’s plan. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, acad, and thank you for today's edition of acad1228’s Daily Dose O’ Da Blues! ((HUGS))

Hope you've had a nice holiday season.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...((HUGS))...been watching the moon the last couple nights. It is clear and cold...3 degrees right now and still dropping.

In the last 2 minutes it has popped up over the tall tree next door. Beautiful.

Thanks for the tunes.

Are you warming up some? How’s hubby? And MIL?

[Kathy in Alaska]

"...and would be devastated to see what has become of her in the last 6-7 years!"

Truer words....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad you were able to help. ((HUGS))

Stay healthy...here it seems to be a horrible cold that lasts forever, and the “cough” lasts for weeks.

I’m still coughing almost a month later, and the cold is not completely gone.

You have great skills for a part-time job. If you like handyman stuff, and are an electrical guy (like you are), there are lots of people that can’t/won’t/don’t like to do the various and sundry home jobs.

Good luck!

[luvie]

it really was beautiful here. Very clear chilly night makes it seem huge.

I talked to hubby. He’s just fine...no aches or pains. His mom is home now and I could hear her in the background. She sounded good. Giggled some. She always does that. They are both known for it. :)

Thank goodness nearly all our ice has melted. Have you gotten snow yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Me, too....time off is nice, but it can really mess with the flow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! All that would keep one warm. I would boil.