This short nonfiction chapter book tells the story of Jack C. Montgomery, a recipient of the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action during World War II. The book provides enough background for young readers to understand the context of Montgomery's actions without getting bogged down in too many details. I could have done with a bit more information about Montgomery himself, the background details are pretty basic, but for young readers it shouldn't be an issue. The focus of the book is on building up to the details of the events that lead to Montgomery's being awarded the Medal of Honor. And that part of the book is the best part, unsurprisingly. I was stunned to read of the remarkable actions that Montgomery took to protect those under his command. It's amazing he came out of it alive. Young readers who are into stories of the military and war are sure to appreciate this one. While it would have been nice to have more photographs of Montgomery, the few that are included are a nice addition. The other photographs help provide context for the circumstances that Montgomery found himself in.