Jimmie Watters Monteith Jr★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On June 6, 1944 First Lieutenant Monteith was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Virginia. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 118621 |
| Service ID | O-1285793 |
| Name | Jimmie Watters Monteith Jr |
| From | Low Moor, Alleghany County, Virginia |
| Birth Date | July 1, 1917 |
| Casualty Date | June 6, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | Company L, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | Omaha Beach, Normandy, France |
| Burial | Plot I Row 20 Grave 12, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Medal of Honor
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Jimmie Watters Monteith Jr is buried or memorialized at Plot I Row 20 Grave 12, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Jimmie Watters Monteith Jr was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His citation reads:For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June 1944, while serving with 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action near Colleville-sur-Mer, France. First Lieutenant 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 two tanks were buttoned up and blind under violent enemy artillery and machinegun fire. Completely exposed to the intense fire, First Lieutenant 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 First Lieutenant Monteith and his unit and while leading the fight out of the situation, First Lieutenant Monteith was killed by enemy fire. The courage, gallantry, and intrepid leadership displayed by First Lieutenant Monteith is worthy of emulation. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Medal of Honor
★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Virginia was home to over 10,966 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Virginia was home to over 10,966 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 7,032 World War II
• 882 Korean War
• 1,305 Vietnam War
• 203 Prisoners of war
• 1,661 Missing in action
• 31 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 231 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,032 World War II
• 882 Korean War
• 1,305 Vietnam War
• 203 Prisoners of war
• 1,661 Missing in action
• 31 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 231 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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