E-7 from 75th Ranger Regiment is 2nd living recipient since Afghanistan, Iraq wars began
Staff report
Posted : Tuesday May 31, 2011 18:26:25 EDT
An Army Ranger who lost his right hand and suffered shrapnel wounds after throwing a grenade away from his fellow soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor July 12, the White House announced Tuesday.
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry will be the second living Medal of Honor recipient from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Petry, like Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who received the nation’s highest award for valor in November, will be honored for actions while serving in Afghanistan.
Petry, 31, will be recognized for his actions during combat operations May 26, 2008, in Paktya, Afghanistan. (more)
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