Army Ranger Leroy Petry Awarded Medal of Honor

An Army Ranger from New Mexico who lost his right hand saving the lives of two comrades in Afghanistan has become only the second living recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Sgt. First Class Leroy Petry had already been shot in both legs during a firefight…

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Army Ranger Leroy Petry Awarded Medal of Honor

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