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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Leroy_PetryLeroy Petry - Wikipedia

    Leroy Arthur Petry (born July 29, 1979) is a retired United States Army soldier. He received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008 during Operation Enduring Freedom. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Petry had an active youth, and joined the Army after high school.

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  3. www.army.mil › medalofhonor › petrySergeant First Class Leroy A. Petry | Medal of Honor ...

    On May 26, 2008, Staff Sgt. Leroy A. Petry and the 2nd Platoon, D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conducted a high-risk daylight helicopter assault by landing on two helicopter ...

  4. www.cmohs.org › recipients › leroy-a-petryLeroy Arthur Petry | War on Terrorism (Afghanistan) | U.S ...

    Staff Sergeant Leroy Arthur Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity in Afghanistan on May 26, 2008. He threw a live grenade away from his fellow Rangers, losing his right hand and suffering multiple shrapnel wounds.

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  6. mohmuseum.org › medal_of_honor › leroy-petryLeroy Petry - National Medal of Honor Museum

    Jul 12, 2011 · Leroy Petry is a former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008. He threw himself on a live grenade to save his fellow Rangers, losing his right hand and suffering multiple wounds.

  7. mohmuseum.org › wp-content › uploadsMEDAL OF HONOR ACTION: ON MAY 26, 2008, IN AFGHANISTAN, PETRY

    Sergeant Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy in the vicinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2008.

  8. valor.militarytimes.com › hero › 3956Leroy Petry - Recipient - Military Times

    Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy in the vicinity...

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  10. www.army.mil › article › 240727Medal of Honor recipient stays connected to Army by helping ...

    Nov 9, 2020 · Learn how Leroy Petry, a retired master sergeant and Army Ranger, lost his hand saving his comrades in Afghanistan and how he continues to help Soldiers and veterans. Read his story of bravery, recovery and service in this Army News Service article.