Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry applauds during a ceremony at the White House in

Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry applauds during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. on July 12, 2011.

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Leroy Petry Medal of Honor Ceremony

Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, U.S. Army, waits to receive his Medal of Honor from U.S. President Barack Obama for his heroic actions in Afghanistan in May, 2008, during a ceremony

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Obama Presents Medal of Honor to US Army Ranger

Obama Presents Medal of Honor to US Army Ranger

Sergeant First Class Leroy A. Petry, Medal of Honor Recipient

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