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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.
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.
May 26, 2008 · 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.
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.
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...
- July 29, 1979
May 26, 2008 · Learn about the heroic actions of Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry, who lost his right hand and suffered multiple wounds while throwing a grenade away from his fellow Rangers in Afghanistan. He received the Medal of Honor for his gallantry and devotion to duty in 2008.
Jul 12, 2011 · President Obama honors Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry for his heroism in Afghanistan, where he lost his hand while saving his comrades from a grenade. Learn about Leroy's background, his selfless act, and his recovery from the White House ceremony.
