MONTEITH, JIMMIE W., JR.
Medal of Honor Citation
* Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army,
16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division.
* Place and date: Near Colleville-sur-Mer, France,
06 June 1944
* Entered service at: Richmond, Va.
* Born: 1 July 1917, Low Moor, Va.
* G.O. No.: 20, 29 March 1945.
* Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June 1944, near Colleville-sur-Mer,
France. 1st Lt. Monteith landed with the initial assault waves on the coast of France under heavy enemy fire. Without regard
to his own personal safety he continually moved up and down the beach reorganizing men for further assault. He then led the
assault over a narrow protective ledge and across the flat, exposed terrain to the comparative safety of a cliff. Retracing
his steps across the field to the beach, he moved over to where 2 tanks were buttoned up and blind under violent enemy artillery
and machinegun fire. Completely exposed to the intense fire, 1st Lt. Monteith led the tanks on foot through a minefield and
into firing positions. Under his direction several enemy positions were destroyed. He then rejoined his company and under
his leadership his men captured an advantageous position on the hill. Supervising the defense of his newly won position against
repeated vicious counterattacks, he continued to ignore his own personal safety, repeatedly crossing the 200 or 300 yards
of open terrain under heavy fire to strengthen links in his defensive chain. When the enemy succeeded in completely surrounding
1st Lt. Monteith and his unit and while leading the fight out of the situation, 1st Lt. Monteith was killed by enemy fire.
The courage, gallantry, and intrepid leadership displayed by 1st Lt. Monteith is worthy of emulation.
|
|
|
|
Enter content here
ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, JR.
Medal of Honor Citation
* Rank and organization: Brigadier General, U.S. Army.
* Place and date: Normandy/Utah Beach, 6 June 1944.
* Entered service at: Oyster Bay, N.Y.
* Birthplace: Oyster Bay, N.Y.
* G.O. No.: 77, 28 September 1944.
* Citation: for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June 1944,
in France. After 2 verbal requests to accompany the leading assault elements in the Normandy invasion had been denied, Brig.
Gen. Roosevelt's written request for this mission was approved and he landed with the first wave of the forces assaulting
the enemy-held beaches. He repeatedly led groups from the beach, over the seawall, and established them inland. His valor,
courage, and presence in the very front of the attack and his complete unconcern at being under heavy fire inspired the troops
to heights of enthusiasm and self-sacrifice. Although the enemy had the beach under constant direct fire, Brig. Gen. Roosevelt
moved from one locality to another, rallying men around him, directed and personally led them against the enemy. Under his
seasoned, precise, calm, and unfaltering leadership, assault troops reduced beach strong points and rapidly moved inland with
minimum casualties. He thus contributed substantially to the successful establishment of the beachhead in France.
Sgt Robert J Niland
He was one of the brothers that the movie Saving Private Ryan is based on.
|
|
|
|
|