MSgt Leroy Petry: The Rangers

Medal of Honor Podcast

EpisodeAug 28, 20234m

MSgt Leroy Petry: The Rangers

Medal of Honor Podcast

EpisodeAug 28, 20234m

On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice.You can read Petry's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ken Harbaugh tells the stories of service members who have distinguished themselves through an act of valor. These stories from the Civil War to present day include recipients who were originally overlooked for the medal as well as those who were celebrated at the time.This podcast is made in partnership with The National Medal of Honor Museum.

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