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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 while throwing a grenade away from his fellow Rangers in Afghanistan. Read his biography, awards, and the details of the battle he fought in.
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.
Jul 12, 2011 · Leroy Petry lost his right hand in Afghanistan in 2008 while trying to save his teammates from a grenade blast. He received the Medal of Honor in 2011 for his heroism and works with wounded warriors today.
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.
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...
