Medal of Honor Goes to Afghan Vet

President Barack Obama is awarding the Medal of Honor to an Afghanistan war veteran, Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry, for courageous actions during combat in Afghanistan in May, 2008. He lost a hand attempting to throw an enemy grenade back. (July 12)

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Medal of Honor Goes to Afghan Vet

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