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Leroy Petry is a retired U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008. He lost his right hand while trying to save his comrades from a grenade explosion, and remained on active duty until 2014.
Learn about the heroic actions of Sergeant First Class Leroy A. Petry, who lost his right hand and suffered multiple wounds while throwing a grenade away from his comrades in Afghanistan. Read his biography, awards, and the details of the battle that earned him the Medal of Honor.
Sep 16, 2020 · Retired Army Master Sgt. Leroy Petry, a 2011 recipient of the Medal of Honor earned for saving the lives of two fellow Rangers during a hellacious 2008 battle in Afghanistan, recently visited ...
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.
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.
Jul 15, 2011 · Leroy Petry is a wounded warrior who saved his comrades from a live grenade in Afghanistan in 2008. He received the nation's highest military honor from President Obama in 2011 and continues to serve and help other veterans.
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Leroy Petry is a retired 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.
