Leroy Petry

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leroy Petry
Occupation	Military Officer
Date Of Birth	Jul 29, 1979(1979-07-29)
Age	45
Country	United States
Birth City	Santa Fe
Horoscope	Cancer

Leroy Petry Biography

Leroy Petry is one of the most popular and richest Military Officer who was born on July 29, 1979 in Santa Fe, United States. Following the completion of his course, Petry was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment which was based in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Washington state. Petry was part of eight deployments. Two were in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and six support for Operation Enduring Freedom. In total, Petry spent a total of 28 months in the field. In Iraq as well as Afghanistan, Petry served in various roles, including soldier, grenadier, squad automated rifleman and fireteam leader, as well as a team leader as well as an operations sergeant and an officer of the weapons squad.

Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by his acts of courage and bravery at the cost of his life above the standard of his duty during combat with an armed enemy within the vicinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, on the 26th of May, 2008. As an officer in the Weapons Squad Leader’s unit with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Staff Sergeant Petry was able to rid the house’s courtyard that could be home to the most valuable combatants. As they crossed the courtyard the Staff Sergeant Petry along with another Ranger were wounded and engaged by the automatic weapon fire of enemies. Under fire from enemy fighters and wounded on both legs Staff Sergeant Petry took his fellow Ranger to the safety of his position. He informed the other Ranger about the situation and fought the adversaries with a hand grenade and a grenade to provide suppression while another Ranger was able to move into his position. The enemy quickly reacted by moving closer as well as throwing out grenades. The first blast of grenades threw his co- Rangers on the floor, and injured them both with shrapnel. Another grenade was thrown just a few inches from them. After recognizing the threat staff sergeant Petry without hesitation and without regard to his own safety, consciously and selflessly walked forward grabbed the grenade and to eliminate the immediate threat to his fellow Rangers, threw the grenade away from the other Rangers. When he released the grenade, it exploded the grenade, causing him to lose his right hand on the wrist, and further injuring his body with numerous shrapnel wounds. While he was able to pick up and throw the live grenade that severely injured Staff Sergeant Petry His brave deed was a sure way to save his fellow Rangers from being badly injured or even killed. Despite the extent of his injuries Staff Sergeant Petry kept his mental vigilance to put the tourniquet around his right wrist prior to communicating the situation via radio to coordinate the support of himself and the wounded Rangers. Staff Sergeant Petry’s heroic heroism and commitment to duty is in line with the highest standards of military service and are a tribute to his fellow Rangers, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army.

Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Petry had an active youth, and joined the Army after high school. Completing the Ranger Indoctrination Program, he was deployed several times to both Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. On 26 May 2008, during his seventh deployment, Petry was a member of a team on a mission to capture a Taliban target in Paktia Province. Despite being wounded in both legs by gunfire, Petry continued to fight and give orders. When a grenade landed between him and two other soldiers, Petry grabbed it and attempted to throw it away from them. He saved the soldiers’ lives but the grenade exploded, severing his right hand.

In 2010, Petry re-enlisted in the U.S. Army for an indefinite term of service. He was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, where he served as a liaison officer for United States Special Operations Command’s Care Coalition Northwest Region. He assisted ill and injured Rangers as well as their families. In 2011, Petry also began attending Pierce College, pursuing a bachelor of science degree in business management.

The influence of a cousin who was in the United States Army Rangers, Petry was enlisted in the Army in Santa Fe in September 1999. He was also a Ranger. He was a part of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks He was in training to become an Ranger.

Leroy Petry Net Worth

Leroy Petry is one of the richest Military Officer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leroy Petry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Leroy Petry was born on 29 July 1979 at Santa Fe, New Mexico and was born to Larry Petry and Lorella (Tapia) Petry who are from Mexican American descent. Leroy Petry is the youngest of five sons. He has two older siblings Larry Armando and Lloyd, and younger brothers Lyndon and Lincoln. As a young man the man was described as extremely energetic and loved by his friends and his family. Petry was a student at Santa Fe High School but was not a great student; the same thing happened in that year in freshman. After a sophomore year the school he attended was St. Catherine Indian School which is a private school located situated in Santa Fe, where his academic performance significantly improved. As a child, Petry played football and basketball. He was also a fan of working on cars, and making meals during his free time. The year he graduated was 1998, his was the final class to get a degree at St. Catherine before it was shut down.

Leroy Arthur Petry (born 29 July 1979) is a veteran United States Army soldier, who is now retired. He was awarded the U.S. military’s highest decoration that is the Medal of Honor, for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008, during Operation Enduring Freedom.

On 26 May 2008, Staff Sergeant Petry and his unit were on a mission in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, which was on a daylight raid to capture a high-value target from the Taliban. Petry was to locate with the platoon headquarters in the target building once it was secured. Once there, he was to serve as the senior non-commissioned officer at the site for the remainder of the operation. The team of 7 Rangers encountered about 40 Taliban, 12 of them armed. Almost immediately after getting out of the helicopters that delivered the unit to the attack site, the Rangers came under strong fire. Petry provided additional supervision to an assaulting squad during the clearance of a building, and afterward he took Private First Class Lucas Robinson to clear an outer courtyard.

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Who is Leroy Petry Dating?

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Petry and his wife Ashley have four children: son Landon as well as three children from Ashley’s previous relationship. As of December 2015, Petry resides in Steilacoom, Washington.

Facts & Trivia

Leroy Ranked on the list of most popular Military Officer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leroy Petry celebrates birthday on July 29 of every year.

How did Leroy Petry get his Medal of Honor?

Petry received the Medal of Honor from U.S. President Barack Obama on July 12, 2011, in a ceremony at the White House. He is the second living recipient of the medal, after Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta, for actions occurring after the Vietnam War.

Who is Master Sergeant Petry?

Retired Army Master Sgt. Leroy Petry, a 2011 recipient of the Medal of Honor earned for saving the lives of two fellow Rangers during a hellacious 2008 battle in Afghanistan, recently visited troops at Fort Eustis to talk about suicide prevention and mental health.

What benefits come with Medal of Honor?

• A Monthly Pension and Special Retirement Pay. …
• Uniform Allowances. …
• On-Base Parking Spots. …
• Priority Space-A Travel. …
• Invitations to Presidential Inaugurals. …
• Academy Appointments for Dependents. …
• A Medal of Honor Flag. …
• Full Military Burial Honors.

Who is the most recent Medal of Honor recipient?

Earl Plumlee received the Medal of Honor on Thursday alongside family members of Sgts. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe and Christopher Celiz, who were posthumously awarded the nation’s highest military honor. Cashe is the first Black service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor since Sept.

How do you get Medal of Honor?

There are two protocols for awarding the Medal of Honor. The most common is a service member submits a nomination through the chain of command. The other process is through nomination by a member of Congress, usually at the request of a constituent and approved by a special act of Congress.