Military Hero: Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

Sgt.1st Class Petry shown here shaking hands with President Obama at the Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House. (All photos provided by the Department of Defense)

Petry seen far left with members of the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan.

Sgt. Petry seen as a young boy.

Petry is seen with his four children Brittany (20), Austin (17), Reagan (14) and Landon (7).

Petry with his wife Ashley and son Landon.

Sgt. Petry  seen with other members of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

Sgt. Petry standing next to an Army Ranger's memorial.

Sgt. Petry with other members of the Army's 75th Rangers Regiment.

Sgt. Petry recovering at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in May 2008.<br><br>

Doctors fitting Petry with prosthetic hand in Tacoma, Washington. ( )