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Leroy Petry

He went on to study at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas and also worked at the vehicle maintenance department of Pecos Public Transportation and made signs at Al’s Signs, a local business.Leroy’s cousin had joined the US Army and became a Ranger and this influenced Leroy to do the same. He received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008 during Operation Enduring Freedom. His class was the last class to graduate from St Catherine in 1998 before closing.

Opting to reenlist in spite of his injury, Petry remained in the U.S. Army until his retirement on 29 July 2014.His military education includes the Basic Airborne Course, Combat Life Saver Course, U.S. Army Ranger Course, Warrior Leader Course, Jumpmaster Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course and Combatives Level One Course.His awards and decorations include the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, the Parachutist Badge and Canadian Jump Wings.He has also been awarded two Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart, three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, Valorous Unit Award, three Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Combat Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Combat Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 3, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Service Ribbon.Petry and his wife have four children. Trivia (1) In 2011, became the second person to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the War in Afghanistan, joining Salvatore Giunta .

"Today's Army Heroes". He saved the soldiers’ lives but the grenade exploded, severing his right hand.Petry became the second recent living recipient of the medal for the war in Afghanistan in 2011 when he received the award from U.S. President Barack Obama. Petry then volunteered for the 75th Ranger Regiment because of its reputable history.After completion of One Station Unit Training, the Basic Airborne Course and the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program – all at Fort Benning – Petry was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: 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 vicinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2008.

His father lives in Pecos, N.M., and his mother lives in Bernalillo, N.M.  Petry has four brothers and when he is not spending time with his family, he enjoys golf, pheasant hunting and fishing. (2012). His right arm had to be amputated below the elbow and he spent several weeks in recovery and was then transferred to Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas.
His father lives in Pecos, N.M., and his mother lives in Bernalillo, N.M.  Petry has four brothers and when he is not spending time with his family, he enjoys golf, pheasant hunting and fishing. In 2011, Leroy began attending Pierce College and then on the 12th of July, he received the Medal of Honor from President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. "Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty, Third Edition". Despite being wounded in both legs by gunfire, Petry continued to fight and give orders. This is "Petry, Leroy" by Medal of Honor Foundation on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Leroy Arthur Petry was born on 29 July 1979, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Larry Petry and Lorella Tapia Petry. Leroy A Petry was born on the 29th of July, 1979 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was the third of five sons to Larry and Lorella. New York City, New York: Bearport Publishing. He attended Santa Fe High School and after repeating his freshman year of school, transferred to St Catherine Indian School where his academics improved.
Despite being wounded in both legs by gunfire, Petry continued to fight and give orders. Here he helped ill and injured Rangers, as well as their families. When a grenade landed between him and two other soldiers, Petry grabbed it and attempted to throw it away from them. Leroy played footba Leroy Arthur Petry (born 29 July 1979) is a career United States Army soldier, now retired.

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