Army Ranger receives Medal of Honor from Obama

At the White House today, Army Ranger Sergeant Leroy Petry became only the second living servicemember to be presented with the military’s highest decoration — the Medal of Honor.

In Afghanistan. Petry was shot in both legs and then lost a hand while throwing an enemy grenade away from himself and two fellow Army Rangers – all the while continuing to call out orders so that his unit could fulfill its mission, according to soldiers who served with him. President Obama presented Petry with the award.

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