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.

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

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


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

About the Author
Michael P. Spradlin is the New York Times-bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author of more than a dozen books for children, including the Western Heritage Award-winning Off Like the Wind: The Story of the Pony Express. Spradlin grew up in Homer, Michigan, and attended Central Michigan University where he graduated with a BS degree in history in 1982. He currently resides in Lapeer, Michigan, with his wife, daughter, and two schnoodles, Apollo and Willow.

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