Jack Montgomery: World War II: Gallantry at Anzio

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 01/15/2019
ISBN: 9781250157072
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.30w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2018 pg. 164
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 500946 / Jack Montgomery: World War II: Gallantry at Anzio
Reading Level: 7.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 2