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Jack Montgomery: World War II, Gallantry at Anzio

By Michael P. Spradlin

Book information

Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Year
2019
ISBN
9781250157089, 2018019099, 9781250157065, 9781250157072
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
47 MB (48907905 bytes)
Series
Medal of Honor #1
Pages
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Time added
2023-03-13 23:35:56
History; Juvenile Nonfiction; Geography; JNF025130

Description

Jack C. Montgomery was a Cherokee from Oklahoma, and a first lieutenant with the 45th Infantry Division Thunderbirds. On February 22, 1944, near Padiglione, Italy, Montgomery's rifle platoon was under fire by three echelons of enemy forces when he single-handedly attacked all three positions, neutralizing the German machine-gunners and taking numerous prisoners in the process. Montgomery's actions demoralized the enemy and saved the lives of many American soldiers. The Medal of Honor series profiles the courage and accomplishments of recipients of the highest and most prestigious personal military decoration, awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of valor.

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