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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.

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

    Overview. 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 ...

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

    May 26, 2008 · U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Leroy Arthur Petry was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).

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

    Jul 12, 2011 · Staff Sergeant Petry’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army.

  5. www.stripes.com › special-reports › medal-of-honorStars and Stripes' interview with Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

    Jul 12, 2011 · WASHINGTON -- Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry had thought a lot about what he would do if an enemy grenade landed next to him during a firefight. If he was inside, he’d dive on top of it, figuring...

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

    Nov 9, 2020 · WASHINGTON -- For Leroy Petry, clutching a live grenade and attempting to return it was second nature, regardless of the outcome. The Army Ranger wasn’t thinking about himself, but just...

  7. 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...