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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.
On May 26, 2008, Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry, as a member of a Ranger helicopter assault force conducting a daylight rotary wing raid in the vicinity of Paktya, Afghanistan, distinguished...
12 de jul. de 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.
26 de may. de 2008 · U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Leroy Arthur Petry was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).
9 de nov. de 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...
12 de jul. de 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...
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.
